Twosret, the “powerful lady” who reigned among chaos
Twosret (1194-1186 BC, according to Diodorus of Sicily) was the second wife of Pharaoh Seti II. However, she held the title of the Great Royal Wife, which was highly unusual in a second royal wife. Putting ourselves in context, Twosret lived in a time marked by...Read more
Mentuhotep II, the founder of the Middle Kingdom
Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II (2055-2004 BC) was the pharaoh of the eleventh dynasty of ancient Egypt who inaugurated the period of the Middle Kingdom (2055-1650 BC) by reunifying the country after the division that the First Intermediate Period (2160-2055 BC) had...Read more
The scientific explanation of the “curse” of Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun’s ‘curse’ ensured that anyone who desecrated the tomb would pay the consequences. This was taken as truth for decades until science provided an answer to this mystery. On November 4th, 1922, one of the most exceptional discoveries of...Read more
What was a pharaoh’s coronation like?
From mortal to a God One of the most important moments in Ancient Egyptian society was the Pharaoh’s Coronation ceremony, an act full of luxury, mysticism, and solemnity. It meant the transition of a ruler from the earthly plane to a higher plane together with...Read more