Unlocking Egypt's Ancient Mysteries: A Journey into the Land of the Pharaohs
Have you ever wondered about the enigmatic world of Ancient Egypt? Are you fascinated by the mysteries that shroud this ancient civilization?
Do you ponder:
• What secrets lie behind the grandeur of the pyramids and the Sphinx?
• How did the Ancient Egyptians build a society that flourished for centuries?
• Is there a guide that unveils the hidden facets of their culture, religion, and daily life?
Meet the Author: The Egyptophile Scholar
The author, a devoted enthusiast of Ancient Egyptian history and culture, understands the curiosity and questions that surround this captivating civilization. They share in the reader's awe and fascination, having delved deep into the annals of Egypt's past to unearth the captivating stories, struggles, and triumphs of its people. Navigating the complexities of deciphering hieroglyphics and understanding the cultural nuances, the author brings a fresh perspective to make this ancient world accessible to all.
What to Expect:
• Embark on a journey through the grandeur and mysteries of Ancient Egypt.
• Explore the secrets of pyramid construction and the significance of the Sphinx.
• Unveil the daily life, rituals, and beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians.
• Discover the stories of powerful pharaohs and ordinary citizens alike.
• Explore the profound influence of Ancient Egypt on modern civilization.
• Gain insights into the hieroglyphic language and its role in preserving history.
• Understand the complex religious beliefs and practices of this ancient society.
• Witness the enduring legacy of Ancient Egypt in art, architecture, and culture.
The secret history of our most vital organ--the human heart
The Man Who Touched His Own Heart tells the raucous, gory, mesmerizing story of the heart, from the first "explorers" who dug up cadavers and plumbed their hearts' chambers, through the first heart surgeries-which had to be completed in three minutes before death arrived-to heart transplants and the latest medical efforts to prolong our hearts' lives, almost defying nature in the process.
Thought of as the seat of our soul, then as a mysteriously animated object, the heart is still more a mystery than it is understood. Why do most animals only get one billion beats? (And how did modern humans get to over two billion-effectively letting us live out two lives?) Why are sufferers of gingivitis more likely to have heart attacks? Why do we often undergo expensive procedures when cheaper ones are just as effective? What do Da Vinci, Mary Shelley, and contemporary Egyptian archaeologists have in common? And what does it really feel like to touch your own heart, or to have someone else's beating inside your chest?
Rob Dunn's fascinating history of our hearts brings us deep inside the science, history, and stories of the four chambers we depend on most.
