How Ancient Egyptians used the blue lotus in the ‘Journey of the Soul’
The significance of the blue lotus was confirmed in 1922 when Howard Carter found blue lotus petals covering the body of ...
Investigating the psychedelic blue lotus of Egypt, where ancient magic meets modern science
Few plants are more celebrated in Egyptian mythology than the blue lotus, a stunning water lily that stars in some of ...
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Blue lotus: Unraveling an Egyptian psychedelic mystery
The blue lotus, a captivating water lily entwined with Egyptian mythology, has long dazzled archaeologists and historians.
3,100-year-old tomb of military leader found in Egypt. Take a look at its treasures
Archaeologists identified the tomb as belonging to a high-ranking military leader who served under Ramesses III, a pharaoh ...
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What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpse
Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of ...
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Four Ancient Civilizations That are Nearly Unknown
The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.
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3,100-year-old tomb of military leader found in Egypt. Take a look at its treasures
Photo from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities The ancient tomb had several artifacts ... while others have carved designs and some flecks of light blue paint. A decorated alabaster ...
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What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpse
An ancient blue pigment as seen during the analysis. Photo from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii The main pigments used to create so many hues were Egyptian blue and red lead, the study said.