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Cleopatra from 1917 movie

Cleopatra’s Tomb: Archaeological Wishful Thinking?

The location of Cleopatra’s tomb is a longstanding mystery. Is a determined archaeologist narrowing in on uncovering this famed secret or should she appreciate a newly uncovered engineering marvel for its own sake?

Golden mask, part of King Tutankhammun's burial treasure

The Burial Treasures of King Tutankhamun

In this 100th year since the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, here’s a good answer to that burning question, “Why did Tut have so much more treasure than any of the other Pharaohs?” It’s way beyond escaping the usual plundering.

Egyptian sacred portal, false door

Egyptian Sacred Portal

A museum’s limestone stela, which functioned as an Egyptian sacred portal or false door, hides a more complicated history than it appears, quite beyond its unusual dedication to a woman. Artifacts have both the history of their origins and the tale of their passage through the ages.

Trojan War mosaic subject, Hercules & Hippolyta, Delacroix

Roman-Era Mosaic Of Trojan War, Hercules, Neptune

In Syria, archaeologists uncovered a magnificently detailed mosaic depicting the Trojan War, Neptune and Hercules. I’m less thrilled than those quoted in the press because–well, the artist’s choice of subject does matter. But Hercules has some gorgeous muscles. Here’s my view.

book cover image Three Great Lies

Review of Three Great Lies by Vanessa MacLellan

Here’s my review of a quirky time-slip novel set in Egypt. A modern tourist tumbles into the ancient world and along with a cat-headed girl assists a mummy–and herself–to find happiness.

book cover image Love and Death among the Cheetahs

Review: Love and Death among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen

With her Royal Spyness series, Rhys Bowen excels at giving readers lighthearted mysteries with a chewy under layer of thought-provoking elements. I particularly enjoyed Love and Death among the Cheetahs. Here’s my review.

King's Gate showing bronze helmet style

A Hittite Bronze Helmet

Most ancient armor comes to us via burial goods, but we have virtually no grave gifts from the Hittites, so this bronze helmet from the Hittite royal city of Sapinuwa is a big deal and lots of fun. Even more so that it matches the famous King’s Gate at Hattusa.