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Whether it’s the mighty pyramids of Egypt or the majestic temples of Mexico, we have a good idea of what the past looked like. But what about our other senses: The tang of Roman fish sauce and the springy crust of Egyptian sourdough? The boom of medieval cannons and the clash of Viking swords? The frenzied plays of an Aztec ballgame...and the chilling reality that the losers might also lose their lives?

What was it really like to live in Ancient Egypt—not as a pharaoh or high priest, but as an ordinary person? In Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt: What Was It Really Like?, historian and storyteller Thalos Virellon invites listeners on a vivid journey into the bustling streets, sunbaked homes, sacred temples, and fertile fields of one of history’s most fascinating civilisations.

The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) in Leiden, Netherlands, proudly houses an extraordinary and singularly vital collection of Egyptian papyri. Within this unparalleled repository lies a treasure of immeasurable historical weight: the oldest alchemical manuscripts known to scholarship to this very day. This collection transcends the mere categorization of ancient artifacts; it stands as a foundational cornerstone for any rigorous academic pursuit into the history of alchemy, offering an indispensable and tangible link to the genesis of a discipline that profoundly ...

Journey into Ancient Egypt: Where Crocodiles Were Revere and the Dead Conversed Imagine a time when the Nile's most formidable predator was also a revered guardian. For the ancient Egyptians, crocodiles transcended mere danger; they were sacred. Sobek, the crocodile-headed deity, received prayers for might and defense. The reverence for these creatures extended beyond folklore; they were meticulously mummified and interred with distinction. This book transports you to an era where divinities and mortals coexisted, where each dawn bore the weight of cosmic conflicts, and where the afterlife ...

Arthur Weigall’s “The Tomb of Tiy and Akhenaton” stands as a captivating cornerstone of early 20th-century Egyptology, offering an extraordinary and exceptionally detailed firsthand account of a pivotal archaeological discovery in the storied Valley of the Kings. From the initial, tantalizing glimpse of a seemingly royal tomb entrance in January 1907 to the meticulous, often challenging process of its excavation, Weigall masterfully transports the reader directly into the sun-drenched, dust-filled trenches of ancient Thebes. His narrative is far more than a dry archaeological report; ...

Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt in Egyptian Mythology for Beginners: 5 Short Stories of Ancient Gods and Underworld Legends—a captivating, beginner-friendly journey into the sacred myths that shaped one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Drawing directly from authentic sources like the Pyramid Texts, Book of the Dead, and temple inscriptions, this audiobook faithfully retells the core legends of Egypt's gods, goddesses, and the mystical realm beyond death.

This book delves into the Amarna letters, a significant collection of diplomatic communications inscribed on clay tablets during the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt, specifically in the mid-14th century BC. These letters, discovered at el-Amarna—once known as Akhetaten and established by Pharaoh Akhenaten—offer invaluable insights into the interactions between Egyptian officials and their counterparts in Canaan and Amurru. Uniquely, they are composed not in Egyptian hieroglyphs but in cuneiform script, primarily Akkadian, which reflects a blend of local linguistic influences known as ...

The Eye of Horus, also known by its ancient Egyptian names Udjat or Wedjat, stands as one of the most iconic, deeply rooted, and universally recognized symbols of Egyptian mythology. Its profound veneration, originating millennia ago, remarkably persists even into contemporary times, testament to its enduring power and significance. This emblem transcends a simple graphic representation; it embodies a complex and sophisticated synthesis that seamlessly integrates principles of magical protection with intricate arithmetic concepts. At its very essence, the Eye of Horus evokes powerful themes...