News tagged with egyptians
Accidental discovery produces durable new blue pigment for multiple applications
Nov 16, 2009 |
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An accidental discovery in a laboratory at Oregon State University has apparently solved a quest that over thousands of years has absorbed the energies of ancient Egyptians, the Han dynasty in China, Mayan ...
New ancient Egypt temples discovered in Sinai
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Apr 21, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Archaeologists exploring an old military road in the Sinai have unearthed four new temples amidst the 3,000-year-old remains of an ancient fortified city that could have been used to impress foreign ...
Guide to galaxy for Earth Hour's starry, starry night
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 18, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- When cities turn off their lights for Earth Hour their occupants will get more than a warm and fuzzy green feeling, they will also see stars hundreds of trillions kilometres away lighting up a moonless night ...
What scents did the ancient Egyptians use?
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Mar 15, 2009 |
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Pharaoh Hatshepsut was a power-conscious woman who assumed the reins of government in Egypt around the year 1479 B.C. In actual fact, she was only supposed to represent her step-son Thutmose III, who was three years old at ...
Maritime Archaeologist at Helm of Modern Journey to Ancient Egyptian Land
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Mar 04, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Ancient Egyptians may be best known for building pyramids, but internationally renowned maritime archaeologist Cheryl Ward wants the world to know that they were pretty good sailors, too.
