The European Invention of the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife
We often imagine the ancient Egyptians as obsessed with death and the afterlife. But what if the familiar story of judgment and salvation owes more to modern ideas than ancient one
Moses’ Other Names: A Clue to the Biblical Exodus During Egypt’s Civil War?
Did an historical event give rise to the story of the Exodus? A story told by the ancient historian Josephus may provide some clues.
Women’s Rights in Marriage in Ancient Egypt
In ancient Egypt, marriage was key to establishing a household. What were the expectations of wives and what do we know about women’s rights when entering into — or leaving —
The Study of Disability in Ancient Egypt and Beyond
Disability has always been a part of human history, including in ancient Egypt. However, until recently the subject has rarely been studied in Egyptology or in a broader ancient wo
When Is It Ok to Recycle a Coffin? The Rules of the Reuse Game in Ancient Egypt
If the benefits of funerary materiality drove ancient Egyptians to reuse coffins, what limitations were set on whose coffins could be reused, where, and when?
The Curious Case of Pyramid Peppermint
Was peppermint actually found in ancient Egyptian pyramids? Retailers of peppermint products like to say so. What’s the truth, and where did this factoid come from?
Osiris Must Die – Understanding the Practice of “Menacing the Gods” in Ancient Egyptian Magic
September 2024 | Vol. 12.9 By Franziska Naether Ancient Egyptian magical texts offer a rich repository of spells and incantations designed to manipulate divine forces for diverse p
Crucial Labor: The Overlooked Contributions of Women in Western Egyptology
July 2024 | Vol. 12.7 By Kathleen Sheppard Women did much of the work that Western Egyptology has depended on for centuries. Often, the history of Western Egyptology foregrounds th
Ancient Near Eastern Rulers and their Delegations in 18th Dynasty Egyptian Tombs
June 2024 | Vol. 12.6 By Mohy-Eldin E. Abo-Eleaz The victories of Pharaohs in their northern campaigns during the first half of the 18th Dynasty earned Egypt’s rulers entrance in
Understanding Trade and Power in Early Egypt: A Geopolitical Approach
March 2024 | Vol. 12.3 By Juan Carlos Moreno García In recent years, several studies have revealed the complex networks of exchanges and circulation of peoples, goods, ideas, and