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 ...
The Mighty pharaohs ruled Ancient Egypt the same as Kings and Queens ruled other countries around the world. The pharaohs were mighty warriors and went to battle to protect their kingdom. Ancient Egypt was a powerful country and many civilizations feared them. Pharaohs were more than just rulers they were considered to be nswt, in ...
Ancient Egypt was ruled for many years by a group of kings and queens more commonly referred to as pharaohs. During more than 3000 years of the country’s vast history it was governed as a theocracy. The pharaohs were considered divine gods themselves and, therefore, allowed to wield religious power comparable to that of a ...
Ramesses II, born about 1304 B.C., lived a long life as one of the greatest pharaohs, husband to beautiful women, and father to approximately 100 children. He was a ruler of successful military campaigns and expansions, observance of religious traditions, and public reforms, along with sponsorship of the arts and architecture. His fame was unparalleled ...
The Life of King Tut It would be improper to discuss the many wonders of the tomb of Tutankhamen without first discussing however briefly the life of the man himself, known popularly today as King Tut. Among the list of ancient Egyptian pharaohs, Tutankhamen was far from the most important, the most famous or the ...
The exhibit, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, will appear at the Dallas Museum of Art in Dallas, Texas starting on October 3, 2008. This will commence a three-city encore tour of the original exhibition by the same name. The original four-city tour which began in Los Angeles was a smashing success, attracting ...
