Cosmeceuticals represent the marriage of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and nanotechnology is playing a role in this modern science. However it appears that the ancient Egyptians actually invented cosmeceuticals thousands of years ago. There’s more to the iconic black eye liner worn by Queen Nefertiti and other ancient Egyptian royals than a fashion statement. Scientists in ...
(When I taught my Bible study on the book of Isaiah, when we came to Isaiah 19, I decided to give an overview of Egypt’s role in the Bible up to the time of Isaiah. This was because this chapter in Isaiah presents a prophecy against Egypt. After reading this overview I recommend reading my ...
The very first people to use cosmetics, at least that we can tell from archaeological evidence, were the Ancient Egyptians, who were slathering their faces with great zeal as early as 4,000 BC. The Egyptians were known for painting their lips either a vibrant shade of red or a kind of bluey-black color. It’s quite ...
Whistling is often viewed as a novelty in pop music. Yet, the few pop songs that dare to employ the technique are some of the most memorable of the last 40 years. Whistling can accentuate hummable tunes like “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Or it can prove that even tough guys like Guns N Roses have ...
Egyptians are a diverse group of people with a rich culture that connects all of them together. Modern Egyptian culture is complex and changing continuously as Egypt, like other Middle Eastern countries, is interacting more and more with both the United States and the rest of the world. Egypt is undoubtedly a crossroads of many ...
Everyone knows that the ancient Egyptians worshipped cats. It was in ancient Egypt that the first cats were domesticated, and the Egyptians were the first people to keep cats in their homes. It is believed that the modern day domesticated cats are closely related to the African wild cat (felis silvestris-libyca), who is slightly larger ...
It’s a myth that everything a Goth owns is black and morbid. In reality, within this generally misunderstood subculture are several types and styles. In this article we’ll explore home decorating ideas for the Egyptian Goth. Evoking a sense of an Egyptian tomb, with all the precious treasures contained therein. Opulent and regal items such ...
