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| | In the western world today, Egyptian mythology is roughly as well-known as Greek or Norse mythology. This, however, was not always the case. Two hundred years ago, even the foremost western experts on ancient Egypt knew relatively little about Egyptian myth and the vast majority of non-academic westerners knew nothing at all about the subject. ... Continue reading "When and How Did Modern Westerners Learn about Egyptian Myth?"
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| | Unveil the enigmatic mummy mystery of King Tutankhamun! Explore the life, treasures, and secrets of the legendary pharaoh and his iconic tomb.
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| | Discover weird and wonderful facts, including resident cats, the Museum's own tube station, celebrity visits and a record-breaking snail.
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| Most people are aware that the ancient Greeks made a lot of significant contributions to modern civilization, but not everyone knows exactly what they contributed. I cannot possibly hope to list all of the ancient Greek contributions to civilization here, since I could write a whole book on the subject and still not cover everything. ... Continue reading "What Did the Ancient Greeks Contribute to Modern Civilization? A Lot, It Turns Out."