So yeah. I did that. I walked like an Egyptian with editors that still make me tremble a little when I'm in their presence. Even better, I have proof!I went to New York to present my first YA novel, Cleopatra's Moon, at the Jewish Book Council. Why? Because they have an unbelievable program supporting book festivals around the country.The Jewish connection in the … [Read more...] about Walking Like an Egyptian with Arthur Levine and Cheryl Klein
Ancient Egypt
What’s this about Mark Antony Running Around in a Loincloth?
Today, February 15, is the Festival of the Lupercalia or, at least, it would have been if we lived in ancient Rome. In fact, the Lupercalia is often cited as the true origin of Valentine’s Day. But forget about roses and romance. The Lupercalia was all about hot young men pursuing nubile young women with strips of bloody animal skins.Yeah. We’re a long way away from Hallmark, … [Read more...] about What’s this about Mark Antony Running Around in a Loincloth?
If You Can’t Laugh at the Ancients, Who CAN You Laugh at, Right?
"Ooops," Poseidon said as his mantle billowed behind him."Maybe I shouldn't have had bean burritos for lunch.""Really, dear. Stop worrying. A little extratime in the tanning booth never hurt anyone!"Whoa. "What? Oh no, your butt doesn't look bigin those jeans. Not at all."Photo: Flickr/AlaskaDudeSource: HistoricLOLs.comEarly water fountain prototype:"Oh, I see. Press this … [Read more...] about If You Can’t Laugh at the Ancients, Who CAN You Laugh at, Right?
Snow and Egyptian Gods Turning into Demons
Ancient Egyptian gods sometimes transformed into butt-kicking demons. It all depended on their mood.Consider sweet, loving, cow-faced Hathor who went wild-eyed crazy on you if you got her mad enough. That’s when she turned into lion-headed Sekhmet, who feasted on human flesh. It wasn’t easy to call her off once she got started gorging either. The god Shezmu offered … [Read more...] about Snow and Egyptian Gods Turning into Demons
The Real Reason Ancient Egyptians Stuffed their Tombs with Food
What were in those small cases anyway?When the Tut exhibit came to Atlanta a couple of years ago, I lingered over the exquisite black and white photos of Howard Carter's discoveries at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory, where I am a docent.I always paused at the photo of the tomb's antechamber, with its jumble of dismantled chariots and gilded couches pushed haphazardly … [Read more...] about The Real Reason Ancient Egyptians Stuffed their Tombs with Food
