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Apr 15 2015

Jewelry in Ancient Egypt

Jewelry in Ancient Egypt

  Empowered by specific technologies, exclusive access to precious metals and gems, and a culture that valued royalty and luxury, Ancient Egypt remains a leading force in jewelry influence and manufacturing, that will live on forever. Egypt’s defining moment in jewelry production was their discovery of  gold that was available to them from ancient riverbeds. This enabled Egyptians to collect […]

Mar 26 2015

A Taste Of The Ancient World

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  Understanding the basic diet of the ancient world helps in understanding the cultural values of the various civilizations. The basic ancient diet consisted of cereals, legumes, oil, and wine, supplemented by vegetables, meat or fish, and some other items, like salt and honey. There are some ideas of what people ate in the ancient world […]

Feb 11 2015

Ancient Egypt: Make Your Own Cartouche

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One way to learn about Ancient Egyptian culture is by studying its antiquity, jewelry and customs. One popular custom of this ancient society was the making of the cartouche. A cartouche is a kind of nameplate. Ancient Egyptians used cartouches for kings, queens, and other high-ranking people in the kingdom. A cartouche consists of a number of […]

Oct 29 2014

5 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Ancient Egypt

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Egyptian art, architecture and burial methods have become enduring objects of fascination to the world. Yet, so much mystery still remains about these famed builders of the pyramids. Here are a few enlightening facts about this ancient civilization: 1. Ancient Egyptians loved board games. After a long day working along the Nile, Egyptians found repose […]

Aug 17 2014

Antiquities Are Making a Comeback

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Antiquities are making a comeback in a big way. According to the New York Times, “Last month in London, sculptures from ancient Egypt and ancient Rome sold for 15.8 million pounds and £9.4 million respectively, setting the highest prices at Christie’s and Sotheby’s summer auctions of pre-20th-century works.” The rise in sales of these antiquities […]

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