George Andrew Reisner (1867-1942) came from the mid-west of America and graduated from Harvard University with degreees in Semitic languages. As happens with many students, however, by the time he had finished at college his interests had changed and from Semitic...
The temple cum palace of Medinet Habu, on Luxor’s west bank, is notable for two things. The first is the tall tower over the gate which, contrary to appearances, has nothing to do with defence. It was the royal harem, as a series of explicit reliefs in the upper rooms...
Ancient Egyptians, concerned for their well-being in the afterlife, commonly erected statues of themselves in their tombs which could serve as substitute bodies if anything should happen to their embalmed corpses. Chephren, builder of the second-largest pyramid at...
Ray Bohlin The Magi and the Star of Bethlehem O, Star of wonder, star of nightStar of royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceeding,Guide us to thy perfect light. This familiar and haunting chorus from the Christmas carol, “We Three Kings of Orient...
