allAfrica.com on MSN10h
Egypt: How Cairo's 'Garbage City' Became the Envy of the World
Analysis - Recycling Cairo's trash for free while providing employment to tens of thousands, the Zabbaleen have much to teach ...
allAfrica.com on MSN20h
Africa: In the Small Village of Kom Ghareeb, the Church Is a Refuge for the Young and the Most Needy
These days, the Coptic Church celebrates the feast of the prophet Jonah, a deeply felt commemoration, marked by three days of prayer and fasting that prepare the faithful for the time of Lent.
Egyptian Streets20h
From Mosques to Synagogues: Cairo’s Top 5 Religious Sites for Travelers
Cairo, a city where history and spirituality intertwine, is home to some of the most significant religious sites in the world ...
The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research ...
What do Egyptian mummies smell like? Surprisingly pleasant.
Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN5h
Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...
ZME Science8h
What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like? “Woody”, “Spicy” and Even “Sweet”
Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.
Jewish Press19h
The Custom That Refused To Die
The custom of including the Ten Commandments as part of the Shema was once widespread, but from a certain point in time it was systematically opposed by the Sages. Why did they object to it?