by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Culture & History
Ancient Egyptian papyrus art is painting and writing done on sheets made from the papyrus plant, a material Egyptians developed around 3000 BCE for religious texts, royal records, and illustrated scenes of gods and daily life. Artists used mineral-based pigments and...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Food & Cuisine
Ancient Egyptians built their diet around bread and beer, made from barley and emmer wheat, supplemented with Nile fish, vegetables such as onions and lentils, and fruits like figs, dates, and grapes. Meat, dairy, and wine were mostly reserved for the wealthy and for...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Attractions
Egypt’s top things to do center on five regions: Cairo and Giza for the pyramids and museums, Luxor and Aswan for Nile temples and cruises, Alexandria for Mediterranean and Greco-Roman sites, the Red Sea coast for diving and resorts, and the western deserts for... by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Pharaohs & Queens
Nefertiti was the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, ruling alongside him during Egypt’s 14th century BCE Amarna Period. Her name translates to “the beautiful one has come.” She took an active role in religious and political life as Akhenaten...
by Jorge M | Jan 12, 2026 | Cities & Regions
Dahab, Egypt Dahab is a beach town on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, about 600 kilometers from Cairo and roughly 1.5 hours by road from Sharm El Sheikh. It is known for the Blue Hole dive site, a relaxed Bedouin-influenced atmosphere, kite surfing, and desert...
