The Nile, like all of Egypt, is both timeless and ever-changing. In these pages, renowned Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson takes us on a journey downriver that is both history and travelogue. We begin at the First Nile Cataract, close to the modern city of Aswan. From there, Wilkinson guides us through the illustrious nation birthed by this great river. We see Thebes, with its Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Luxor Temple. We visit the fertile Fayum, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and finally, the pulsing city of Cairo, where the Arab Spring erupted on the bridges over the water. Along the way, Wilkinson introduces us to the gods, pharaohs, and emperors who joined their fate to the Nile and gained immortality; and to the adventurers, archaeologists, and historians who have all fallen under its spell. Peerlessly erudite, vividly told, The Nile brings the course of this enduring river into stunning view.
The idea that human civilization has been around for thousands of years can seem pretty abstract until you come face to face with material evidence of something made a millennium before you were born.
The complete database listed source of Canadian circulation currency coins for the past, present and future.
Humans are nostalgic creatures. There's simply something magical about traveling back in time to witness the black and white (or bronze tinted) world before us. Is it the nostalgia for better, simpler times? Or perhaps a hunt for costume ideas for an Edwardian-era party? Either way, scrolling through photos of the bygone days is a joy in itself, no matter the reason.
Leaving aside the data about the origin of Christmas, these are some strange and curious events that I was able to collect about Christmas in history.
Get inspired by these famous monuments and landmarks in Egypt. Egyptian landmarks and historic sites has rich history and culture elements.
The idea that human civilization has been around for thousands of years can seem pretty abstract until you come face to face with material evidence of something made a millennium before you were born.
The past can teach us a lot about the present, and might even give us an idea about what to expect from the future.
The past can teach us a lot about the present, and might even give us an idea about what to expect from the future.
1. In Ancient Egypt, Pharaoh Pepi II despised flies so much that he would keep naked slaves smeared with honey near him in order to keep flies away.
Daily Angel Oracle Card: Past Life Present Power, from the Isis Oracle Card deck, by Alana Fairchild, artwork by Jimmy Manton Past Life Present Power: “The Many Spiritual Faces of You.”…
"This shows an unprecedented degree of complexity and density of settlement for this early time frame."
This is a quality, well cared for educational/geographic book. Recommended readers are school aged to adults. Hard cover, Dust jacket and brilliant color photograph throughout the book. Geographical book: "Egypt past and present" by Isabella Brega, published by Barnes and Noble NY, 2005
Regardless of age, cats have always seemed to be around people, even if they are lurking in the shadows. Nowadays, with the internet nearly breaking from the number of cat pictures and videos uploaded daily, we are exposed to their quirkiness and odd habits like never before.
This digital print captures the vibrant essence of Cairo, Egypt. It features sandy dome buildings basking under the beating Egypt sun. How to Use: Simply download the file and print it at home or at your favorite local print shop. Ideal for framing as wall art in your living room, bedroom, office, or even a cozy reading nook. Perfect for screensavers and backgrounds for all electronics! What's Included: 2 UPSCALED High-Resolution PNG File WITHOUT the Watermark - 1 PNG File without the city name - 1 PNG File with the city name NOTE: This listing is for digital download only. No physical product will be shipped out.
Walking the Berlin wall, discovering its history and the Berlin wall memorial on a great walking tour with Context Travel.
British Celtic anthropomorphic sword pommel, ca. late 2nd cent BC. height 23 mm. front view This anthropomorphic sword pommel is in typically British style with the hair represented by straight lines, and a simple line for the mouth. The eye sockets are drilled, and were perhaps originally filled with red enamel. Both sides are recessed where the arms would fit, and another drilled hole above one of the recessed sides was likely for a knop to better secure the pommel. On the base, there is another drilled hole in the centre to accommodate the end of the tang and this is surrounded by two recessed and rounded channels in the form of a cross which gives the appearance of a Philips type screw-head. However, the fore to aft channel is shallowly cut, while the side to side channel is deeper. The elaborate securing mechanisms were needed because the Celts could neither solder nor weld and swords frequently lost their pommels through accident. The effort was to no avail, of course, it was still lost from its sword. The development of the anthropomorphic sword type © Trustees of the British Museum The closest parallel, and believed to have been manufactured on the continent, is Jope Plate 132 a-g from North Grimston Yorks, where the arms, like on this one, rest tight against the head in a similar manner to the second illustration on the left. the angle of the arms is different, though, more closely resembling the third illustration but set higher. Another British example, the third illustration, is from "Yorkshire" (Jope Plate 133 h.) Other views of the pommel follow (click on them to enlarge)
I loved those nostalgic fact sheets like "What the World Was Like 25 Years Ago"... you know, with young Joe Montana, Miami Vice on TV, Police Academy and Terminator on VHS, Ronald Reagan in the White House - right up until I realized that, damn it, this wasn’t a quarter of a century ago!
Here's a brief look at 40 most fascinating facts into Egypt's past and present, each a testament to its enduring legacy.
"Modernity Through Tradition" is an artistic interior series; a vivid exploration of ancient Egyptian styles ingeniously fused into modern-day interiors using Gen AI tools. This series, a perfect blend of the past and the present, leverages Egyptian architectural grandeur to create contemporary designs.
