Time and time again, Egyptian elements appear in the Marvel universe. In the Moon Knight series currently on Disney + (premiered on March 30, 2022), Egyptian mythology and their gods play a prominent role. Based on the comic of the same name, this series revolves around the multiple personalities associated with the Moon Knight. Warning:... Read More The post A Quick Round-up of Ancient Egypt in Marvel’s Moon Knight appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

The ancient Egyptians held a deep reverence for the natural world, a reverence that led to the adoption of animal imagery as symbols of the divine and of kingship. Egyptian deities, even human-headed ones, often had one or more animal manifestations – animals considered sacred to the deity that were given to the god as... Read More The post The Symbolism of the Fly in Ancient Egypt appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

A new exhibition entitled Tutankhamun the Boy: Growing Up in Ancient Egypt will open in London later this year, coinciding with the centenary of his tomb’s discovery. It will explore the time and life of the young king as he grew up at the royal palaces in Amarna and Gurob. Ahead of this exciting exhibition,... Read More The post How Kids Had Fun in Ancient Egypt appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

Looking ahead to the school holidays in mid March, parents will be looking for fun activities with which to entertain their kids. Why not entertain your little ones with some kids activities all around Ancient Egypt? Taking them to the museum may be a great idea, but if you don’t like the crowds, let’s get... Read More The post Exciting Egypt-themed Activities for Kids appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

I love listening to podcasts. Whether it’s when I go running or take the train to work, there is never an excuse not to listen to a podcast and get smarter in the process. With the exploding popularity of them, I round up here some podcasts who I listen to regularly that deal with ancient... Read More The post Top 5 Podcasts for Egyptophiles appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

The 1999 release of The Mummy directed by Stephen Sommers is yet another instalment in the mummy genre following Boris Karloff’s famous 1932 version The Mummy. The 1999 film stars protagonist Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) as the maverick, streetsmart adventurer, Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz), a book-smart scholar, and Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), the film’s antagonist. Set... Read More The post An Egyptological Review of ‘The Mummy’ (1999) appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

What do duck fat, cinnamon, and lilies have in common? Keep reading to find out! The global essential oil market remains immensely popular – annual gains of over 9% are expected to continue throughout the mid-2020s. Essential oils are often used today for aromatherapy and relaxation, added to food and cleaning products, and are associated... Read More The post Heavenly Concoctions: the World of Egyptian Perfumes and Oils appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

Many of us have spent a lot of time inside over the last few winter months, so this spring we are looking forward to getting outside and enjoying the warmer temperatures. Gardens are a wonderful place to enjoy trees, plants, and all kinds of flowers. The ancient Egyptian landscape likewise was lush and verdant along... Read More The post Beautiful Trees and Vibrant Flowers: Visiting Ancient Egypt’s Gardens appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

If you’re like me, museum visits were regular and cherished outings before the pandemic started.  These days, I find myself fantasizing about walking through museum galleries, wandering from case to case and from civilization to civilization. The pandemic necessitated that cultural institutions around the world prioritize virtual learning over in-person visits and many museums have... Read More The post 4 Virtual Tours of Egyptian Galleries appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more

Upon its release in 1998, the animated feature film The Prince of Egypt (link to the trailer) became an instant classic. Inspired by Cecile B. de Mille’s The Ten Commandments, the DreamWorks classic tells the story of the Israelite Exodus and their time in Egypt through the lens of the life of Moses. We will... Read More The post An Egyptological Look at “The Prince of Egypt” appeared first on Nile Scribes ..read more