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The Soul in Ancient Egypt
Article by Joshua J. Mark

The Soul in Ancient Egypt

At the beginning of time, the god Atum stood on the primordial mound in the midst of the waters of chaos and created the world. The power which enabled this act was heka (magic) personified in the god Heka, the invisible force behind the...
Kingdoms and Periods of Ancient Egypt
Collection by Joshua J. Mark

Kingdoms and Periods of Ancient Egypt

The kingdoms and periods of ancient Egypt are modern-day designations for the history of the civilization. The people themselves did not refer to these eras by their modern terms but, instead, dated their history by the reign of a king or...
Geography, Economy, & Trade in Ancient Egypt
Lesson Pack by Patrick Goodman

Geography, Economy, & Trade in Ancient Egypt

We have prepared three lesson plans including classroom activities, assignments, homework, and keys as well as: Multiple choice quiz questions in an excel format. Glossary of keywords and concepts in an excel format. Open questions...
Religion in Ancient Egypt
Lesson Pack by Patrick Goodman

Religion in Ancient Egypt

We have prepared three lesson plans including classroom activities, assignments, homework, and keys as well as: Multiple choice quiz questions in an excel format. Glossary of keywords and concepts in an excel format. Open questions...
Daily Life & Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
Lesson Pack by Patrick Goodman

Daily Life & Afterlife in Ancient Egypt

We have prepared three lesson plans including classroom activities, assignments, homework, and keys as well as: Multiple choice quiz questions in an excel format. Glossary of keywords and concepts in an excel format. Open questions...
Ancient Egypt and other Empires // Why did Ancient Egypt never conquer other empires?
Video by Ancient History Encyclopedia

Ancient Egypt and other Empires // Why did Ancient Egypt never conquer other empires?

Ever wondered why Ancient Egypt did not extend far beyond its borders? Why did the Ancient Egyptian Empire not conquer other empires, even during their strongest period? During the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, the Egyptians still did not...
A Gallery of Women of Ancient Egypt
Image Gallery by Joshua J. Mark

A Gallery of Women of Ancient Egypt

The high status of women in ancient Egypt was reflected in many aspects of the culture but, notably, in the number of female deities who embodied the concept of the Divine Feminine and were honored by both women and men. Women were regarded...
The Women of Ancient Egypt
Collection by Joshua J. Mark

The Women of Ancient Egypt

The women of ancient Egypt were highly regarded. Although the man was the head of the household, the woman made sure that household functioned as it was supposed to. Female deities were among the most popular in ancient Egypt and so it is...
Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt
Collection by Joshua J. Mark

Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt

Daily life in ancient Egypt was lived with an awareness of the gods and the understanding that they had given the people the gift of the most perfect place on earth. Ancient Egyptians worked at their jobs and performed community service for...
A Gallery of Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
Image Gallery by Joshua J. Mark

A Gallery of Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt

Death in ancient Egypt was understood as a transition of the soul from the earthly plane to the afterlife, a rebirth, not a conclusion. After death, the soul passed through judgment by the god Osiris and, if justified by a life well-lived...
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