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More on Egypt’s Bizarre Copyright Scheme

Strange Egyptian NewsEver since I read Zahi Hawass’ announcement that Egypt is planning to copyright the pyramids and other antiquities. I’ve been trying to find out more. Unfortunately, thus far I haven’t been able to track down an official announcement from Zahi Hawass or the Egyptian government. Read more

Ancient Egyptian Glassmaking Secrets Uncovered

A reconstruction of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian glass furnace by Cardiff University scientists shows that Ancient Egyptian glassmaking methods were much more advanced than previously thought. (PRNewsFoto/Cardiff University)CARDIFF, WALES, England, (PRNewswire) — A team led by a Cardiff University archaeologist has reconstructed a 3,000-year-old glass furnace, showing that Ancient Egyptian glassmaking methods were much more advanced than previously thought. Read more

Zahi Hawass’ Bogus Copyright Claim on The Pyramids

For those of you who don’t know, Zahi Hawass is among other things, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. If you’ve ever watched a documentary about Egypt, you’ve probably seen him. He’s both the front showman and the guy who decides what happens in Egypt when it comes to all things related to antiquities. Read more