Articles (Ancient)

Imhotep: World’s First Astronomer
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

On a limestone base, which represents all that is left from a life-size statue of King Djoser, a unique inscription was found. It records the name and the titles of a non-royal person on a royal statue.

Whales Valley: From Ocean to Desert
(Earth Sciences)

The features of Planet Earth change across the ages; a prime example is the Whales Valley at the heart of the Western Desert of Egypt.

 

Chemistry of Mummification: from Mummies to Modern Sciences
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Man has always been haunted by the idea of immortality and preserving the body after death; mummification was one of the most prominent methods used by the ancient Egyptians to do so.


Water Filters
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Out of all the water on Earth, freshwater makes up about 3% only; yet, is it really safe to drink?


Egyptology: Champollion’s Gift to Humanity!
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Eminent French scientist Jean Champollion is known for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs using the Rosetta Stone; thus, endowing humanity with the most valuable gift that is the Ancient Egyptian civilization.


The Office
(Education, Business, and Society)

The history of the office illustrates how work has evolved, as well as how physical workspaces respond to technological, cultural and social forces.


The Encyclopedia Industry Era
(Inventions and Innovations)

The era of encyclopedias retrieved what was lost due of vandalism, and to preserve what remained from the memory of the Islamic Civilization.


Animals, too, have Sentiments!
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

"We have known for a long time, but scientists have just recently acknowledged that animals other than humans have emotions." P. Ekman.


Women Scientists in History
(Inventions and Innovations)

Women have a crucial role in maintaining life; they have undeniably and consistently contributed grealty to the development of civilization.

Art and Coexistence with Nature
(Earth Sciences)

With the emergence of huge pollution issues, artists attempted to find solutions to preserve the environment; as such, new types of art have emerged.


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