Egypt
Where the ancient Egyptians black?
I struggle to post a single post on social media without someone chiming in to inform me that the ancient Egyptians were black. Most recently, I posted a video about Cleopatra I Syra. Her bust
Archaeology
Rome
What Did Ancient Romans Look Like? Faces, Hair, Skin Color, and Modern DNA Evidence
The ancient Romans did not all look the same. Rome was huge, and as a result, the ancient Romans were made up of a variety of cultures. One of the biggest misconceptions about the Roman
Egypt
Why ancient Egyptians depicted people in profile
A family strolls through a quiet gallery, stopping in front of a monumental Egyptian mural. A young boy tugs at his parents’ sleeve and points to the figures marching across the wall. Their bodies face
Today is August 15, 2026, but in ancient Egyptian times it would be Tekh 28, during the season of Akhet -- which is a month dedicated to Thoth. Today is a Very favorable day.
