She explains that vellum differs from papyrus, which is an ancient Egyptian paper made from a fibrous water plant. Jacobsen has been using vellum for years but decided to take the art one step ...

There are plenty of free and low cost things for families to do in Leicester this half term. With schools shutting for the ...

The term Egyptian cotton gets thrown around a lot as shorthand for very fancy sheets, but not all Egyptian cotton is created equal. Some sheets made from Egyptian cotton will be certified as such ...

In early 2020, a select number of people were given a sneak peak inside the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of Egyptian artifacts. It wasn’t the first time that ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum has moved a step closer to the long-awaited full opening, with 12 galleries now available to visit. The Cairo museum, sited adjacent to the Giza pyramids, will be the ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum will open 12 halls with exhibits about ancient Egypt in its main galleries starting this week in a trial run ahead of the still-unannounced official opening, officials ...

Note: You may need to refresh this page. Q: What is the Pound worth against the Egyptian Pound? A: One Pound is worth 63.6509 Egyptian Pounds today Q: Is the Pound going up or down against the ...

Ancient finds shape how we view history - and the world. Click or swipe through to see some of those discoveries as they're uncovered. Scientists at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History ...