Purim is a festive holiday, also without a work restriction, near the end of winter. It commemorates the narrow Jewish escape ...

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Researchers in Poland have made a unique discovery: the remains of the first embalmed pregnant ancient Egyptian mummy, known as the “Mysterious Lady.” Dating from the 1st century BCE, this mummy was ...

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Eva Gabor was the quintessential mid-century Hollywood starlet who seemed to have it all: fame, fortune, beauty, and success.

A stone foot with the “Greek toe” and sandal, 1st century BC to 1st century AD at Chapel Corridor ... with the first three being of the same length and the last two shorter; and the Egyptian, with a ...

It just announced further details of its inaugural displays and some of its first events ... Leigh Bowery outfits, ancient Egyptian shoes and mid-century design classics. Bookings go live for ...

a crucial first step is to determine the starting point for the emigration from Egypt. A relevant extrabiblical source is the writings of the Hellenistic priest Manetho (3rd century BCE), who had ...