Ancient Egypt

View of an Ancient Eyptian burial chamber

Q&A When was the first strike?

Statue at temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Luxor (Photo by Getty)

Hatshepsut: a guide to the life and rule of ancient Egypt’s female pharaoh

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Where, in Ancient Egypt, did people live?

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Q&A How did ancient Egyptians mummify a body?

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The big questions of ancient Egypt

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In pictures: Egypt – faith after the pharaohs

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Showering, teeth brushing and donning underwear: the strange history of our daily routine

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Photo of ancient public toilets

General ancient history

Q&A How old is the toilet seat?

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What did people wear in Ancient Egypt?

Bet Giorgis, Ethiopia

My favourite place: Northern Ethiopia

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In Ancient Egypt, what was the afterlife?

From loincloths to corsets: a brief history of underwear with Horrible Histories’ Greg Jenner

Clock gears in motion

Q&A Why are there 24 hours in a day?