PinnedJulia HerdmanPharaoh, Pharaoh How Does Your Garden Grow?The Tomb of Nebamun5 min read·May 1, 2021----
Julia HerdmanGetting the Pharaoh to the AfterlifeHow did the royal priests convince the king he had the golden ticket that would take him to the afterlife?6 min read·May 20, 2021----
Julia HerdmanQuestions in Egyptology 9: Why Did Cleopatra Kill Herself?Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta Public Domain.10 min read·May 6, 2021----
Julia HerdmanQuestions in Egyptology 8: Who was Babi / Baba?Babi or Baba, the ‘Bull of the Baboons’ was an early version of Thoth. The earliest evidence of the worship of Babi and baboons comes from…5 min read·May 5, 2021----
Julia HerdmanQuestions in Egyptology 7: Did the Ancient Egyptians go to Sea?Advertisement — New Mini-history of Champollion by Julia Herdman6 min read·May 4, 2021----
Julia HerdmanQuestions in Egyptology 6: Did Anubis Have a Magic Eye? — Julia Herdman Books4 min read·May 2, 2021----
Julia HerdmanHow Long Did it Take to Mummify a Pharaoh?The preservation of the body was an essential part of ancient Egyptian funerary belief and practice. The burial customs began with wrapping…5 min read·Apr 29, 2021----
Julia HerdmanThe Royal Cartouche — was it an amulet or a protective magic circle?9 min read·Apr 28, 2021----
