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July 2, 2014
Ancient Egyptian Blessing
"Ankh, wedja, seneb."Life, prosperity, health.Ancient Egyptian Blessing
June 30, 2014
How Much Does a Mummy Weigh?
Fact #~33~How much does a mummy weigh?.............have you guessed the right answer?..............The correct answer is . . .........5 lbs.. <!--[if gte mso 9]></o></o>
May 29, 2014
It's Free! Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll (Today through Sunday)
It's free! Today through Sunday on Amazon.
"This book has been a fun addition to our learning about Ancient Egypt. An easy read similar to Magic Treehouse."
"I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down.""A clean, well-researched adventure for middle graders."
"Homeschoolers, add this gem to your stack of Ancient Civ historical fiction."
"As a former teacher, I am always interested in books that may get children reading, and this is one!"
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May 13, 2014
Funny Feline Photo
Who can tell me, which animal did ancient Egyptians worship?
Next:5 Ancient Egypt Mummy JokesRead Them and Laugh >
May 2, 2014
How Did Egyptians Move Giant Stones? Wet Sand.
News: Until now, how ancient Egyptians were able to move giant stones and statues has remained a puzzle. Physicists from the FOM Foundation and the University of Amsterdam have worked out the answer, and it's both simple and brilliant:
A Sled + Wet Sand
Why would wet sand help matters? Wet sand is firm and smooth. Water makes the sand granules stick together. When you move a sled over wet sand, it glides easily. Move the same sled over dry sand, and the sand piles up in front of it.
Th...
A Sled + Wet Sand
Why would wet sand help matters? Wet sand is firm and smooth. Water makes the sand granules stick together. When you move a sled over wet sand, it glides easily. Move the same sled over dry sand, and the sand piles up in front of it.
Th...
April 28, 2014
Ancient Tomb Discovered In Egypt Contains About 50 Mummies From ‘Royal Entourage’
According to the International Business Times:
Ancient Egyptian Tomb Found With 50 Mummies From ‘Royal Entourage’ [PHOTOS]
Egyptologists have uncovered the remains of at least 50 people inside an ancient tomb in Valley of the Kings close to the city of Luxor.
The tomb, which dates back to the 18th dynasty kings who ruled Egypt during the 14th century BC, is believed to house several children and family members of two pharaohs. Known as tomb KV 40, the necropolis has been excavated by Egyptologis...
Ancient Egyptian Tomb Found With 50 Mummies From ‘Royal Entourage’ [PHOTOS]
Egyptologists have uncovered the remains of at least 50 people inside an ancient tomb in Valley of the Kings close to the city of Luxor.
The tomb, which dates back to the 18th dynasty kings who ruled Egypt during the 14th century BC, is believed to house several children and family members of two pharaohs. Known as tomb KV 40, the necropolis has been excavated by Egyptologis...
April 19, 2014
Why Do People Love Ancient Egypt?
4 Questions with author Scott Peters
Q: Why do you think people love ancient Egypt?
A: Most readers will agree--something magical happens the first time you hear about ancient Egypt. Maybe you see a mummy movie or visit a museum. Or, like me, a teacher hands you a mysterious worksheet at school. At that moment of discovery, a jolt grips you with intense curiosity.
Q: Fascination draws you in?A: Exactly. Who were these people? What did their strange symbols mean? How did they create such intense...
Q: Why do you think people love ancient Egypt?
A: Most readers will agree--something magical happens the first time you hear about ancient Egypt. Maybe you see a mummy movie or visit a museum. Or, like me, a teacher hands you a mysterious worksheet at school. At that moment of discovery, a jolt grips you with intense curiosity.
Q: Fascination draws you in?A: Exactly. Who were these people? What did their strange symbols mean? How did they create such intense...
April 16, 2014
The Letter "P" in Hieroglyphics
Image: Hieroglyphic Alphabet ChartToday's hieroglyphic symbol
is the letter "P"
Kat says:
"The step stool is the symbol for the Letter P. It's pronounced "P" as in "perch"
REMEMBER KEY: Here's an easy way to remember the hieroglyphic symbol for the letter P.
A stool makes a great perch to sit or stand on, and the word perch starts with P.
Just think of "perch" and you'll have it!
WRITE YOUR NAME The stool symbol can be used to write the P in names like ...
April 14, 2014
When Did Egyptians Start Making Mummies?
Read on for answers to 3 fascinating mummy questions:Q: When Did Egyptians Start Making Mummies?
A: Ancient Egyptians started making mummies around 3400BC.
Q. Were mummies always made the same way from the start?
A: No. It took priests time to develop the mummification technique. Over a thousand years passed before a priest figured out that if he or she took out the body's internal organs, the mummy would last instead of rot. That occurred in around 2600BC.
Q: Were Egyptians the first to make m...
March 14, 2014
THE LETTER "O" in Hieroglyphics
Image: Hieroglyphic Alphabet ChartToday's hieroglyphic
is the letter "O"
Kat says: "The quail chick is the symbol for the Letter O It's pronounced "OH" as in "oh, so cute!"
REMEMBER KEY: Here's an easy way to remember the hieroglyphic symbol for the letter O.
The quail chick is a cute, small bird.
Just think of "Oh, it's so cute" and you'll have it!
WRITE YOUR NAME The quail chick symbol can be used to write the O in names like Oakley, Oberon,...
