In ancient Egyptian funerary rituals, canopic jars were used to hold human organs that were removed during the mummification ...

Explore a collection of fun and educational Egyptian crafts for kids – from mummies to pyramids, these hands-on activities bring Ancient Egypt to life! Photo Credit: intheplayroom.co.uk ...

Most of the KV35 mummies were removed from the tomb and taken to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but Amenhotep II’s body remained in situ. In 1901 thieves broke into the tomb.

In 1868 the Museum of Zagreb in Croatia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, acquired an Egyptian mummy of a woman. Her previous owner had removed her wrappings but held on to them.

Putnam Museum exhibit manager Steve Banks wheels a base for a mummy into the new Egyptian exhibit at the museum before the opening day Saturday. August 21, 2009. (Larry Fisher/QUAD-CITY TIMES) ...

• Advocacy through artwork (ages 5 and older): 2 p.m. July 12. Join the ARC of Warren County as they use leaves and flowers to create beautiful collages, which will be put on display. • Music & ...

Jason Doyle and his family spent five days exploring Leicestershire and were amazed at the range on offer - from large-scale ...

Journey to Eternal Life: Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, Mummies, and Pyramids Ancient Egyptians believed death marked the beginning of a journey to eternal life. Learn more at Eternal Life in Ancient ...

These stories are about some of the body parts that you share with everyone else on the planet, but which rarely see the ...

This article was originally published with the title “ The Mummification of Cats in Ancient Egypt ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 82 No. 23 (June 1900), p. 361 doi:10.1038 ...

So grab your umbrella and try out these seven funny, independent, and surprisingly stunning things to do when it rains in London.