All About The Ancient Egyptian Scarab
Ancient Egyptian Scarabs, their history and meaning.
A Vaulted Coffin for a Young Girl
The beautiful style of vaulted coffins from the Egyptian Roman period.
Enchanting Ba-birds of Ancient Egypt
Ba-bird’s represented a person’s unique individuality and their personality. They are found all over ancient Egyptian funerary sites, and they are delightfully whimsical.
Anthropoid Coffins of Ancient Egypt
Mysterious and beautiful, the Anthropoid coffins of Ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egyptian Motifs in the Post
From commemorative covers to evocative engraved stamps depicting traditional motifs.
A Visit to ISAC, Formerly The Oriental Institute, in 2026
I tour through the ISAC, formerly, the Oriental Institute, at the University of Chicago. Ancient lands and ancient artifacts from the middle east and northern africa.
Egyptian Art at the Met Museum
A visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian wing. Thousands of years of history told through thousands of objects, including a Roman period Temple.
16 Ancient Egyptian and Egyptology Fonts
A collection of 16 fonts evoking the romance, adventure and style of Ancient Egypt and Egyptology.
The Ancient Egyptian Color Palette
The colors of Ancient Egypt, their symbolism and how they were used.
Book Review: Egyptologists’ Notebooks
The notebooks of remarkable Egyptologists and archaeologists, their study drawings and written-down notes.
Museum: ISAC, Ancient Egypt
A visit to ISAC, formerly, The Oriental Institute, at the University of Chicago and their ancient Egyptian collection.
Queen Nefertari’s Tomb
Notes on the hidden meanings in color, symbols and deities that adorn Queen Nefertari’s tomb from Ancient Egypt.