10 Famous Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

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Pharaoh, in Ancient Egypt, was initially referred to as “Great House,” and a royal palace where the leaders resided. The word Pharaoh was eventually used to honor and respect the leaders or the Kings of ancient …

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What Did Cleopatra Really Look Like?

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Cleopatra, the Egyptian Queen, has gained massive popularity due to various misconceptions regarding her look. If we look into her modern depiction, we see her being portrayed as a beautiful, small-nosed woman with a pale …

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Who was Hypatia: Life and Contributions

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Hypatia was a mathematician, scientist, and philosopher from Alexandria. She was the daughter of Theon, a vital scientist, and mathematician, who also taught her science and philosophy.  Her influence in the city during the 4th …

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