Description
In this issue:
– Raphia and Civil War – Sarah Griffiths continues her series telling the bloodthirsty history of the Ptolemaic Dynasty.
– What Does My Name Mean, Mummy? – Hilary Wilson shows that a comparison of ancient and modern naming conventions can help us to understand ancient Egyptian names.
– Garlicky Breath – A medical test to predict a good delivery is evaluated by Amandine Marshall.
– Per Mesut: for Younger Readers – Words Have Power says Hilary Wilson.
– The Doomed Prince – Ancient Egyptian myths and tales no. 4: Joyce Tyldesley looks at a New Kingdom story
– Monumental Vaults in Pyramids – Franck Monnier gives his solution to a major technical challenge that faced ancient Egyptians
– Highlights of Manchester Museum: 4 – Campbell Price describes a Predynastic bowl Decorated with hippopotami.
– Where Was Modern Magic Born? – In ancient Egypt, says Nacho Ares.
– Illustrating Ancient Artefacts – An introduction and guide to drawing ancient Egyptian excavation finds, by Julian Heath.
Plus: News, Reviews, Comment, Diary, and more!
Cover Date: Apr / May 2017, Volume 17 Issue 5