24 Jun, 2024
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Egyptians were outraged by letting a black actress play Queen Cleopatra

African Queens is a historical documentary series produced by Jada Pinkett Smith, wife of actor Will Smith. Season 1 airing in 2022 explores Angola’s warrior queen Njinga through expert interviews and reenactments. Following its success, on April 12, the film released the second season trailer, with the central character being Queen Cleopatra of ancient Egypt. […]

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The special place of cats for the ancient Egyptians

Ancient Egyptians worshiped many animals for thousands of years. To honor this pet, wealthy families dress them with precious stones and feed them premium foods. Along with hieroglyphs, obelisk architecture and geometric patterns, cats also feature in ancient Egyptian art, reflecting the animals’ unique place among the living people. `Although it is difficult to say […]