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Rare Egyptian Fossil Find Holds Clues About African Dinosaur Migration
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A new dinosaur species discovered in Egypt is being heralded as the holy grail of finds. HowStuffWork looks at the new dinosaur found in Egypt.
How much do you know about ancient Egypt?
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Mummies and pharaohs have captured the public's imagination for decades, leading to movies, TV shows and more. How well do you know this ancient civilization? Find out with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Were ancient Egyptians the first feminists?
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The first feminists might've lived in ancient Egypt, where Herodotus documented aspects of gender equality. Did the first feminists live in ancient Egypt?
Why did ancient Egyptian men wear cosmetics?
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Egyptian cosmetics weren't just for women. Read about Egyptian makeup and why the ancient Egyptian men wore it, too.
5 Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics
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Ancient Egyptian cosmetics had some of the same ingredients we use today. Take a look at five ancient Egyptian cosmetics to see what they used.
Marzipan Is the Sweet Almond Treat You Need This Holiday
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Some form of marzipan can be dated back to ancient Egypt. But today this sweet confection is as traditional a holiday treat as they get.
Anubis Was Ancient Egypt's Jackal-headed Guard Dog of the Dead
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Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead, was said to oversee every aspect of the process of dying. HowStuffWorks delves into is underworld.
How Senet Works
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Senet is a board game from ancient Egypt, but it still has plenty to offer today. Learn about the history and rules of the game Senet.
10 Amazing Ancient Egyptian Inventions
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There may be no greater tribute to a society's ingenuity and vision than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. What other cool stuff did the ancient Egyptians invent?
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.