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- The Yale Drama Prize; Rudolph in Tuskegee; and the Whiffenpoofs at 115 December 19, 2024 7:20 pm Yale News - Connecticut The exhibition, which will be on view from Jan. 9 to July 5, 2025, will highlight the evolution of the Tuskegee project (which was completed in 1969), the partnership between its collaborators, and how Fry and Welch “successfully translated Rudolph’s …
- Ancient Egypt Letters 146 December 18, 2024 6:36 pm The Past Subscribe now for full access and no adverts Dear Editor, I always enjoy Geoffrey Lenox-Smith’s articles. He takes us on a journey to some of the more remote but interesting places in Egypt. In particular, he talks about some of the practicalities involved …
- Ancient Egyptian Golden Tongues Found in Rare Mummy Discovery December 16, 2024 9:34 pm Newsweek Archaeologists have uncovered several ancient Egyptian tombs containing dozens of mummies—some of which were found with gold tongues and nails—among other remarkable artifacts. A joint Egyptian-Spanish mission made the finds in the archaeological area of …
- This Ancient Egyptian Curse Of King Tutankhamun Could Be Real December 16, 2024 8:07 pm The Travel Discoveries from Ancient Egypt continue to amaze both archaeologists and historians. Recent finds, like the 4,000-year-old tomb that was unearthed in Asyut and Egypt's ancient stone circle, the world's oldest “observatory”, reveal more about the …
- 2,500-Year-Old Tombs Reveal Mummies with Golden Tongues in Egypt December 16, 2024 5:03 pm GreekReporter.com Archaeologists have discovered two ancient Egyptian tombs with the mummies of a man and woman with three golden tongues. Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists have discovered two ancient tombs in Egypt containing the mummies …
- Photos: Egyptian-Spanish mission announces new archaeological discovery in Upper Egypt December 15, 2024 12:10 pm Egypt Independent The joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission between the University of Barcelona and the Institute of the Ancient Near East working in the archaeological area of Bahnasa in Minya Governorate have uncovered tombs dating back to the Ptolemaic era, …
- 'Remarkable' Collection of Artifacts Unearthed in Ancient Egyptian Temple December 11, 2024 7:14 pm Newsweek Archaeologists have uncovered a "remarkable" collection of artifacts at the ruins of an ancient Egyptian temple. An Egyptian-Dominican research mission made the finds in the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, located west of present-day Alexandria …
- In celebration of International Volunteer Day, the Grand Egyptian Museum Launches Its Volunteer Program December 11, 2024 1:23 am Egypt Today Are you passionate about Egypt’s rich history and eager to make a difference? In celebration of International Volunteer Day, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has launched its volunteer program, inviting culture and heritage enthusiasts to embark on an …
- Archaeology breakthrough as 'significant' discovery made in search for Cleopatra's tomb December 10, 2024 3:15 pm Daily Express An archaeologist, Kathleen Martinez, has been on a mission to find the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra VII for nearly 20 years. Now, she has made a “significant” discovery at a site believed to be her final resting place - a white marble statue that may depict …
- Hundreds of Curious Cats Contemplated Ancient Egyptian Artifacts During a Series of 'Meowseum Nights' in China December 10, 2024 1:43 pm Smithsonian Magazine A cat in a stroller examines ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Shanghai Museum. Agatha Cantrill / AFP via Getty Images Many pet owners may treat their cats as royalty, but the ancient Egyptians went one step further: They looked to felines as symbols …
- Maryland collector ‘hit the mother lode’ of Egyptian art. Then the FBI called. December 8, 2024 6:55 pm Baltimore Banner - Maryland From his decades of hunting for Egyptian antiquities, Mark Ragan has filled three display cases in his Anne Arundel home with amulets, pottery and doll-size mummy carvings called ushabtis. He likes to tell of finding a supposed “Egyptian corn measurer” for …
- Huge archaeology breakthrough as new ancient Egyptian tomb unearthed with incredible 11 chambers December 7, 2024 11:45 am Daily Mirror Experts found 11 incredible burials in the 4,000 year old tomb ( Image: youtube/@The Lost History Channel TKTC) Archaeologists were left astounded after unearthing a 4,000 year-old tomb with several intact burials. Located near the city of Luxor, a …
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization organizes free sign language tours and activities December 6, 2024 12:20 pm Egypt Independent The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat has organized a series of free guided tours in sign language and a range of educational and artistic workshops for visitors of all ages, including adults, youth, children, and people with disabilities. …
- German Archaeologists Discovered the Iconic Bust of Nefertiti in an Ancient Egyptian Sculptor’s Studio. Find Out Why Their Discovery Is Now One of Archaeology’s Most Controversial December 6, 2024 10:28 am Smithsonian Magazine Bust of Nefertiti in Neues Museum, Berlin Philip Pikart via Wikimedia Commons under CC 3.0 “Life-sized painted bust of the queen, 47 cm high. With the flat-cut blue wig, which also has a ribbon wrapped around it halfway up,” Egyptologist Ludwig Borchardt …
- 12-year-old girl finds ancient Egyptian amulet in Israel December 5, 2024 3:49 pm Fox News The Israeli Antiquities Authority touts the value of a stone ring from the era of the First Temple, roughly the 7th or 8th BCE. (Video: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority.) A 12-year-old girl's family trip led to the extraordinary discovery of …
- Current Archaeology Live! 2025 December 5, 2024 10:32 am The Past In partnership with: Our upcoming conference, Current Archaeology Live! 2025, will be held on Saturday 1 March. We are delighted to be returning to University College London’s Institute of Education near Russell Square for the event, which is run in …
- 12-Year-Old Girl Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Amulet While Hiking December 5, 2024 1:02 am Gizmodo Imagine finding a pebble and discovering it’s actually a 3,500-year-old artifact. That’s exactly what happened to a young girl in Israel, who suspected her find was special even before she and her mother sought expert advice. 12-year-old Dafna Filshteiner …
- Hidden Entrance to a Mysterious Ancient Temple Found Tucked Away in an Egyptian Cliff Face December 4, 2024 10:16 pm Smithsonian Magazine The temple's north tower, which holds a newly discovered chamber Marcus Müller / Athribis Project Archaeologists have uncovered a hidden gateway to a 2,100-year-old temple built into a cliff face in Egypt. The stone structure is located in the …
- Girl, 12, Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Amulet: 'Exciting' December 4, 2024 2:55 pm Newsweek A 12-year-old girl discovered a 3,500-year-old Egyptian amulet close to an ancient archaeological site during a family trip. Dafna Filshteiner was hiking with her mother by the Tel Qana site—located in northern Israel, within the Yarkon river basin—when …
- Israeli girl discovers ancient Egyptian scarab on hike December 2, 2024 12:26 pm Israel21C A 12-year-old girl accidentally discovered an ancient 3,500-year-old Egyptian scarab on a hike in Israel recently. Dafna Filshteiner was hiking below the ancient site of Tel Qana in Hod Hasharon – between Tel Aviv and Kfar Saba — when she noticed an …
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