Workers using smoke to remove honeycombs.King Menes, founder Egypt's First Dynasty, called himself "The Bee Keeper." All pharaohs after him used that phrase to describe their role as leaders of the people of Egypt.Bees were often portrayed on tomb walls (below) and there are even tomb paintings of bee keepers using smoke to take honey from the hive (above).Because of its … [Read more...] about Ancient Fun Fact: The Pharaoh was the “King Bee”
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Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Because Caesar was such a "cut-up," on the Ides of March, I decided to go punning...1. It's a little known fact that Julius Caesar did NOT die from stab wounds but, rather, from envy.Caesar and Brutus were master harpists and were often seen in fierce competition. However, Brutus was more skilled as a composer, givinghim an advantage. Caesar began to lose the … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Paperback, Magazines and Bylines…Oh My!
My mid-grade nonfiction book, Cleopatra Rules! has come out in paperback!Check out the bold new look. The publisher wanted it to be more kid-friendly and I think they've accomplished that. This nonfiction, by the way, is the biography that inspired me to write the novel based on Cleopatra's daughter. This must be the month for Cleopatra because my article about the last … [Read more...] about Paperback, Magazines and Bylines…Oh My!
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's Theme: Totally Looks Like … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Ew…As if we Need Another Reason to Be Grateful for Modern Medicine
Came across this gem today: in ancient Rome, they treated inflammation of the tonsils with a tonsillectomy. So far so good, right? Until you read how this was managed:'....removal should be attempted by scratching round with afinger and drawing them out...."Did ya catch that? The medicus removed the offending tissue by scraping it out with his fingernail!!!!Oh, ack. … [Read more...] about Ew…As if we Need Another Reason to Be Grateful for Modern Medicine
