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.
Geomythology…What is it?
Geomythology, where myth meets science in the study of legends and legendary creatures.
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.
The Turquoise Double-Headed Serpent
On a recent visit to The British Museum, I had the opportunity to visit this Turquoise Mosaic Double-Headed Serpent piece, believed to be a pectoral.
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.
Centaurs, In a Nutshell
Mythological Centaurs in a Nutshell…
Through the ages, Centaurs have been represented in art and literature, sometimes shown as good and other times a bit less so.
The Hunt of the Unicorn, Notes on Symbolism and Color Palette.
Notes on The Unicorn Tapestries, the meaning and symbolism, color palette and history.
Symbolism In Owls, Antiquity to Renaissance
Owls through history… From the ancient world to the Renaissance, what Owls symbolized and how that symbolization changed or differed from era to era.
Ancient Artisan Stonework
Incredible art carved in ancient stone at The Louvre and British Museum.
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.
Medieval to Early Modern Wax Seals
Medieval wax seal impressions could express the classes, occupations, family history or interests.
16 Ancient Egyptian and Egyptology Fonts
A collection of 16 fonts evoking the romance, adventure and style of Ancient Egypt and Egyptology.