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The Grand Egyptian Museum Reveals Tutankhamun’s Hidden Artifacts After a Century
The Resurrection of King Tutankhamun
More than 3,000 years after his death, the boy king has achieved what few pharaohs ever dreamed: immortality not just in the afterlife, but in the hearts and imaginations of the modern world. Revered, celebrated, and endlessly studied, his legacy has transcended time, transforming him into the most beloved symbol of ancient Egypt.
And now, a new chapter begins.
Wendy Bradfield
Oct 273 min read
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The Ancient Egyptian Opium Code: Tutankhamun’s Hidden Pharmacy and the GEM’s Grand Reveal
Rewriting the Narrative: Opium in Royal Vessels A groundbreaking chemical analysis of an alabaster vessel once attributed to Xerxes I has revealed traces of opium alkaloids, reshaping scholarly understanding of ancient Egyptian pharmacology and the looting of Tutankhamun’s tomb. This revelation gains even greater resonance as the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) prepares to unveil the entire  collection of King Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time in history—a moment that invites
Wendy Bradfield
Oct 263 min read
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Should Ancient Artifacts be Returned to Their Country of Origin?
Countries are demanding that their cultural property and history be repatriated. Many countries agree that illegally trafficked artifacts...
Wendy Bradfield
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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