The Discovery of the Unfinished Step Pyramid of Sekhemkhet in Saqqara (Featuring Dr Zahi Hawass) heritagekeymedia 2024-10-18 | The Discovery of the Unfinished Step Pyramid of Sekhemkhet in Saqqara (Featuring Dr Zahi Hawass)
King Tuts Replica Treasures offer Real Discovery heritagekeymedia 2010-11-23 | More about the exhibition, check http://heritage-key.com/tut - Expert Robert Partridge explains Mary-Ann about the travelling exhibition 'Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures', and takes a closer look at King Tut's Alabaster Cup. Shot at the Museum of Museums, Manchester.
Bettany Hughes on Socrates and The Hemlock Cup heritagekeymedia 2010-10-06 | ( http://heritage-key.com/greece/interview-bettany-hughes-hemlock-cup-and-bringing-ancient-history-21st-century - Interview with Bettany Hughes about 'The Hemlock Cup' and bringing ancient history into the 21st century ) With Bettany Hughes' new book "The Hemlock Cup" about to hit bookshelves, Heritage Key catches up with her to find out more about her journey in writing about Socrates. A key influential figure in the East and the Western world, Socrates lived in 5th Century Athens and Bettany has travelled across Greece to piece together the story of his life. Reading an excerpt from her book, Bettany Hughes' skill with prose and her ability to bring this historical figure to life is unquestionable.
Bettany Hughes Video Journal: Socrates, Sappho, the Aryans and Spartan Girls heritagekeymedia 2010-08-24 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/bettany-hughes/bettany-hughes-video-journal-socrates-sappho-aryans-and-more ) Heritage Key catches up with Bettany Hughes in a London studio as she works on a new documentary about the Aryan civilisation. Talking about some of the exciting excavations taking place out in Siberia, on the Kazakhstan and Russian border, she explains the predicament of heads of states who visit the dig sites, trying to work out whether they want to be associated with the artefacts bearing swastika imagery being uncovered there. Bettany also talks about her recent BBC Radio 4 program on the Greek poet Sappho, and how she articulated the subject of love, and how her poetry speaks to her. She also discusses the significance of Socrates in history, the subject of a book which she has just completed.
HKTV: Stonehenge, Excarnation and Prehistoric Burials (Live with Mary-Ann Craig) heritagekeymedia 2010-08-04 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/mary-ann-craig/britains-prehistoric-funerals-six-feet-under-or-bronze-age-mound ) Mary-Ann Craig talks to Jon about the history behind the Solstice at Stonehenge and other sites, including Newgrange in Ireland, Maeshowe in Orkney and Irthlingborough in Northamptonshire. She discusses the finds from excavations at Irthlingborough, including a lattice of cattle bones which had formed a lacework around the mound, and also goes into detail about the life of the legendary Amesbury Archer - who he was, the stature he held and why he wasn't the all action hero he was made out to be.
Heritage Key Virtual Tutorial - Changing Your Avatars Appearance heritagekeymedia 2010-07-06 | ( http://heritage-key.com ) In this Heritage Key Virtual tutorial, Prad Patel demonstrates how to change your outfit and edit your avatar. This tutorial video covers how to receive items and store them in your inventory, and how to find them and wear new outfits you pick up in Heritage Key Virtual. It also covers how to wear objects you receive.
Heritage Key Virtual Tutorial - Social Skills, Teleporting and Interacting with Objects heritagekeymedia 2010-07-06 | ( http://heritage-key.com )In this Heritage Key Virtual tutorial, Prad Patel demonstrates how to talk to other avatars, and how to interact with objects in world. This tutorial video covers how to open the chat bar and communicate with other people in virtual experience, and how to identify objects you can interact with and touching them.
Heritage Key Virtual Tutorial - Walking and Flying Around heritagekeymedia 2010-07-06 | ( http://heritage-key.com/vx/access ) In this Heritage Key Virtual tutorial, Prad Patel demonstrates basic controls of moving around and flying up and down. This tutorial video covers how to move forwards and backwards, turning around and flying upwards and returning to the ground.
Heritage Key Profile: Mary-Ann Craig heritagekeymedia 2010-07-02 | Anthropologist and broadcaster Mary-Ann Craig, who has given a series of talks on Heritage Key TV, tells us a little bit more about herself, including her favourite ancient world personality, heritage site she most would like to visit and her biggest influences.
Stonehenge Summer Solstice - The Sunrise, the Druids and the Ancestor heritagekeymedia 2010-07-02 | From Druids to Morris dancers to a huge model called "The Ancestor", this year's Summer Solstice festival at Stonehenge attracted over 20,000 people to witness the sun rise on the longest day of the year. A time when Pagans celebrate the strength of the sun and the divine powers that they believe Stonehenge to harbour, this year Jon and Ann went down to the Salisbury Plain to see just what all the fuss is about.
Legend of King Arthurs Round Table based on Roman Amphitheatre heritagekeymedia 2010-06-25 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/lyn/king-arthurs-real-round-table-revealed ) A new documentary explores the history of King Arthur and whether the legendary Round Table was based on a iconic Roman Amphitheatre. Is it a coincidence that Arthur's Round Table was originally described as a very large structure, seating 1,600 of his warriors in a circle?
King Arthurs Round Table Revealed (documentary trailer) heritagekeymedia 2010-06-25 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/christopher-gidlow/top-10-archaeological-clues-real-king-arthur ) Historian Christopher Gidlow features in a new documentary looking into the legend of King Arthur. The 'Revealing King Arthur' author shares the research of what is known about the secrets of the Round Table, and what sort of person King Arthur was.
Ancient Bones Forensics Reveal Life of Saxon Queen Edith heritagekeymedia 2010-06-18 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/ellie/video-legend-eadgyth-englands-lost-queen ) Scientists announced that bones excavated in Magdeburg Cathedral in 2008 are those of Saxon Queen Eadgyth ('Edith of England') who died in AD 946. Crucial scientific evidence came from teeth preserved in the upper jaw. The bones are the oldest surviving remains of an English royal burial. The original excavations were carried out by a joint team of the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt, and Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg. Eadgyth was the granddaughter of Alfred the Great and half-sister of Athelstan, the first acknowledged King of England. She was sent to marry Otto, King of Saxony in AD 929, and bore him at least two children before her death aged around 36. She lived most of her married life at Magdeburg and was buried in the monastery of St Maurice. Her bones were moved on at least three occasions, before being interred in an elaborated tomb in Magdeburg Cathedral in 1510. It was this tomb that was opened by German archaeologists in 2008, a tomb long expected to be empty...But instead it contained a lead box carrying the inscription "EDIT REGINE CINERES HIC SARCOPHAGVS HABET..."
Lingering Whispers at the Crypt of St Pancras Church, London heritagekeymedia 2010-05-21 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/jon-himoff/lingering-whispers-gothic-modern-art-exhibit-londons-st-pancras-church-crypt ) The caryatids at St Pancras Church, London are modelled on the Erechtheum of the Acropolis, Athens and possibly have links to Helen of Troy. Beneath the church is a crypt where an art exhibition by artists including Michal Ohana-Cole is being held called "Lingering Whispers".
Heritage Key seeks enthusiastic History Experts! heritagekeymedia 2010-05-14 | http://heritage-key.com/blogs/meral-crifasi/enthusiastic-history-experts-needed - Heritage Key is looking for history experts fascinated about Egypt, Stonehenge, Terracotta Warriors or the Assyrian Lion Hunt!
Heritage Key Virtual - King Tut, Stonehenge, Terracotta Warriors and More! heritagekeymedia 2010-05-12 | (http://heritage-key.com) Heritage Key Virtual is a free virtual experience where you can rediscover the Tomb of King Tutankhamun, explore the different ages of Stonehenge and get up close and person with the Terracotta Warriors!
The Ancient World in London - Recap Vlog heritagekeymedia 2010-05-05 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-highlights-ancient-world-london ) The Ancient World in London series reaches the end of its three month run, and Sean and Sam take a look back at the past three months as the three adventurers have criss-crossed across London and further afar to find out how our ancient past has impacted the British capitol. Looking back at some of the highlights of the series, including Natalie's trip to the Roman baths of Bath, Nicole's adventures at the Hadrian Wall Illuminations and the Spring Equinox at Stonehenge, and Jamie's voyage along the River Thames!
The Ancient World in London - Egyptomania in London heritagekeymedia 2010-05-02 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-egyptomania-london ) Dr Jasmine Day takes adventurer Nicole Favish across London to see the Egyptian influence on England's capital city. London is wrapped in thousands of layers of history, with each battle and war leaving its mark on the city. With such prominent buildings taking influence from the ancient age such as the MI6 Building (based on the Great Ziggurat of Ur) and St George Church (resembling the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus). Dr Day and Nicole first visit Embankment, examining the scaffold-covered Cleopatra's Needle, a gift to Britain from the Egyptian government. Originally built in the reign of Tuthmosis III, the artefact has no relation to Cleopatra other than it being the name of the boat it came on, once the British government raised the fund to bring it to her shores. Also looking at the Egyptian influence on London's premiere department store, Harrods, who's Egyptian owner has reworked the basement and first floor with replicas from the ancient era! The pair then head to the Kilmorey Mausoleum, which is built in an Egyptian style during the Victorian age. They then head to the Black Cat factory in Camden, which was home to the Carrera Cigarette factory. On opening of the building, the ground in front was covered in sand as the cast from Egyptian opera Aida paraded across the front of it!
The Ancient World in London - Age of Discovery (Episode 11) heritagekeymedia 2010-04-19 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-age-exploration ) The discovery of the Tomb of King Tutankhamun was a defining moment in archaeology and Egyptology, bringing to the world's attention one of the most important and amazing discoveries in history as Howard Carter excavated KV62. Although none of the treasures made it back to London, Carter was buried in Putney Vale cemetery. Christopher Naunton of the Egyptian Exploration Society explains the significance of discoveries by great explorers such as Flinders Petrie and Giovanni Belzoni, who's discoveries in Egypt advanced the field of archaeology before Carter's amazing discovery in 1922. This video was shot with the Canon 7D.
The Ancient World in London - Ancient Astronomy (10/25) heritagekeymedia 2010-04-13 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-history-astronomy-secrets-stonehenge ) A recent lecture given by astronomer Paul Murdin, author of "Secrets of the Universe: How we Discovered the Cosmos" offered a fascinating insight into how ancient people in Britain studied the stars, Sun and Moon to understand what it was they saw in the night sky. The Ishango Bone is an artefact with carved markings which are thought to indicate the different phases of the moon, and the Antikythera Mechanism is considered the world's first analog computer which calculated astronomical positions. Simon Banton explains how Stonehenge relates to lunar alignments, and that despite being 5,000 years old, the ancient monument still works as he found when he watched a moon rise over the megaliths.
The Ancient World in London - Londons Defences (9/25) heritagekeymedia 2010-04-01 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-defending-london-richborough-maunsell-seaforts-thames-barrier- ) Jamie Hobbis takes a trip through the Thames Estuary and sees the various defences in London's history. Leaving from Whitstable and going to see the Redsand Towers, which were used as aerial attack posts during World War Two and would later be used as a base for pirate radio stations. Jamie's boat trip then takes him through London's defence against Mother Nature - the Thames Barrier which is there to prevent flooding. Finally, he goes to see the White Tower of the Tower of London, and learn how its structural dominance over the city set out its power.
The Ancient World in London - Spring Equinox at Stonehenge (8/25) heritagekeymedia 2010-03-25 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-stonehenge-spring-equinox-and-druids ) Nicole Favish heads to Stonehenge to experience the Spring Equinox - the point in the year where the day and the night are of equal length. It's also one of only four times of the year (the others being the Autumnal Equinox, and the Solstices) where the public are allowed to roam inside the stone circle. Nicole speaks to the Druids and mingles with the crowds to find out more about Stonehenge and what makes this time of year so special there.
Haiti Charity Fundraiser Concert Live at Stonehenge Virtual with Kirsty Hawkshaw heritagekeymedia 2010-03-24 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/prad/haiti-charity-fundraiser-concert-live-stonehenge-virtual-kirsty-hawkshaw ) Singer/Songwriter Kirsty Hawkshaw is going to be playing a special concert to raise money in aid of the crisis in Haiti on Saturday 27th March 2010 at 8PM (GMT). Heritage Key will be streaming the concert at Stonehenge Virtual where you too can listen and donate to the cause.
The Ancient World in London - Hadrians Wall Illuminated (7/25) heritagekeymedia 2010-03-16 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-illuminating-hadrians-wall-edge-roman-empire ) Nicole Favish takes a trip up north to see the Hadrian's Wall Illuminations, marking 1600 years since the Romans left! Beacons, flares and torches were lit up along the length of the Roman wall, which is marked with forts, milecastles and turrets. Nicole talks to some Roman re-enactors from Germany, and learns about the Vindalanda writing tablets, one of Britains's most important discoveries from Linda Tuttiett.
The Ancient World in London - Boudicca, Warrior Queen (6/25) heritagekeymedia 2010-03-12 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-queen-boudicca-celtic-fashion-and-battle-watling-street ) The Romans hated her, the Celts fought for her and now she is immortalised with a statue in Westminster. But who was Boudicca? The latest video in the Ancient World in London series looks at how her name is often misspelt, how her bloodthirsty rage was caused by the death of her husband and raping of her daughters and how the Romans beat her to within an inch of her life. The story of how she sacked three Roman cities in Britain is uncovered, and how she fell at the Battle of Watling Street.
The Ancient World in London - Colchester (5/25) heritagekeymedia 2010-03-03 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-colchester-britains-first-roman-city ) Jamie Hobbis heads down to Colchester to meet with the Colchester Archaeological Trust's Howard Brooks who takes Jamie on an adventure of the first Roman town in Britain. Showing the guardrooms of the Balkerne Gate which acted as the security entrance for the city, he describes how Queen Boudica destroyed the town. Howard also takes Jamie to the Roman wall of Colchester, and explains its material composition before taking him to a Roman Christian church where he talks about the importance of religion and Christianity on the empire and Britain at this time. Jamie spots a Roman looking church, but Howard explains that it is actually a Saxon church, and was constructed using Roman building materials. Jamie also learns about the town's Roman theatre, a part of which can be viewed inside a vacated home.
The Ancient World in London - Londinium Basilica Forum, Walbrook, Temple of Mithras and Guildhall heritagekeymedia 2010-02-25 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-trip-round-roman-londinium-part-2 ) In the second part of their adventure across Roman London, Ian Smith takes Nicole Favish to the centre of the city to Cornhill. Taking a trip to the basilica forum and St Stephen Walbrook, Ian explains how the Londinium forum was akin to the city centre such as modern day's Oxford Street and Leicester Square. They attempt to visit the Temple of Mithras but it is currently in the process of being moved. Ian discusses the importance of the River Walbrook to the development of Londinium in ancient times, before the pair go to the London Guildhall, and see the original site of the Roman Amphitheatre. Discussing the blood and gore that would go on as gladiators would battle wild animals, as well as theatre and circus that would serve as the city's entertainment.
The Ancient World in London - Londinium & London Wall heritagekeymedia 2010-02-22 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-trip-round-roman-londinium-part-1 ) Nicole Favish goes on a tour of Roman London with Ian Smith, exploring what it was that the Romans left behind. Their journey takes them to see the remains of the Roman Wall near Tower Hill, and Ian explains the bloody history behind Londinium. From how Boudica massacred the entire city, to how executions were a public spectacle outside the Tower of London, Ian explains the key role the Romans played in London's ancient history.
The Ancient World in London - Love and Romance in Ancient Times (2/25) heritagekeymedia 2010-02-16 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-love-and-sex-ancient-world ) In the second episode of the Ancient World in London series, Heritage Key goes to the Petrie Museum in London and Natalie Foster takes a trip to the Roman City of Bath to learn more about love and romance. Looking at relationships in Roman times, and how some thermal baths had erotic undertones, there's also a look at how views on homosexuality have changed. The webseries, which is proudly sponsored by Addison Lee, is part of a three month online festival which looks at how the Ancient World has impacted the city of London and surrounding areas.
The Ancient World in London - The London Stone (1/25) heritagekeymedia 2010-02-10 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-visit-london-stone ) Meet our three intrepid explorers who will take an adventure across the Ancient World in London - Jamie Hobbis, Natalie Foster and Nicole Favish - who over the next 3 months will appear in Heritage Key's new webseries, proudly sponsored by Addison Lee. The first episode sees them going to the obvious first stop for ancient history in the city - the British Museum, but also getting out and about to the sites which people don't normally see. The trio take a trip to Cannon Street and see the mysterious London Stone. Credits: Nicole Favish Jamie Hobbis Natalie Foster Samantha Newton Sean Williams Executive Producer: Jon Himoff Editing: Damian Haas Sound Recordists: Barry Hails & Sam Howson Images: Burc Ozkan, Rick Weston Music: Jay Martinez, Tunguska Electronic Music, Bromshead Jacket, Mujaji Many thanks to: Westland Antiquities ( http://westlandlondon.com ) City of London film office.
Discovering King Tut - Lord Carnarvon and the Artefacts heritagekeymedia 2010-02-03 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/discovering-tut-carnarvon-never-got-see-golden-death-mask ) The 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert and his wife, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, Fiona Herbert, discuss some of the artefacts found inside the tomb of King Tutankhamun by Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter. Explaining some of the fascinating finds, such as the Golden Throne and the Hunting Box, they relate how silver was a rare precious metal, tomb robbers raided the first room of KV62 and how Carnarvon never got to see the stunning Golden Mask of King Tut before he died!
Discovering King Tut - Lord Carnarvons Tragic Death heritagekeymedia 2010-01-26 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/discovering-tut-lord-carnarvon-media-politics-and-curse ) The 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert and his wife, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, Fiona Herbert, talk to Heritage Key about the death of their ancestor Lord Carnarvon and how it impacted on those closest to him. They talk about the strains of fame after discovering the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62) and how the dwindling finances from investing in the excavations led to him selling many of his homes. His already poor health was worsened after a mosquito bite was aggravated, and then fell victim of pneumonia at the untimely age of just 56.
Stonehenge and the Druids: Stonehenge and Bluestonehenge heritagekeymedia 2010-01-14 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/stonehenge-and-druids-stonehenge-bluestonehenge-and-river-avon ) Frank Somers, a Stonehenge Druid, gives a tour of the Salisbury Plain, talking about Stonehenge and the surrounding areas, and their significance. Frank also talks about the recent discovery of Bluestonehenge, its particular importance to druids and how it lay untouched for over 5,000 years. The druids, who focus on being at one with nature and the ancestors, see Stonehenge as a place of great importance to their beliefs, as it is there that they feel the ancestors are speaking to them.
Discovering King Tut - The Life of Lord Carnarvon heritagekeymedia 2010-01-13 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/discovering-tut-life-lord-carnarvon-and-lady-almira ) The 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert and his wife, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, Fiona Herbert, talk to Heritage Key about their ancestor Lord Carnarvon and his passion for Egypt. They Discuss what it was about Egypt and its treasures that attracted Lord Carnarvon to excavations there, despite owning several properties across England. And the Earl and Countess also talk about some of their ancestor's other interests and hobbies.
Heritage Key Seeks London Adventurer! heritagekeymedia 2010-01-08 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/awil-video-series-visit-london-stone#video ) Click the link to check out the first episode in our Ancient World in London series! **CLOSED TO SUBMISSIONS** The Search for the London Adventurer is now over. Click the above link to begin watching the series! Read the blogpost for the full details! Heritage Key is on the lookout for an adventurer to explore Ancient London! Could it be you?
The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar ft. Dr. Oliver Watson heritagekeymedia 2010-01-05 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/museum-islamic-art-doha-jewel-qatars-crown ) Dr Oliver Watson takes us on a tour of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar which shows the achievements of the Islamic culture and history through art. Housed in a spectacular architectural surroundings, the museum boasts an ever growing collections which demonstrate the global reach and influence of the Islamic culture. Dr Watson shows some of the pieces on display in the museum, including medical vessels and an intricately decorated glass bottle.
King Tuts Treasures: Perfumes, Alabaster Vessels and Wine for the Afterlife heritagekeymedia 2009-12-29 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/veigapaula/king-tuts-treasures-perfumes-alabaster-vessels-and-wine-afterlife ) Dr Janice Kamrin takes a tour of the alabaster lifestyle ornaments in the final part of this series on the treasures of the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62), which are now housed in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Explaining how the perfumed ointments were considered a better target than the vases that contained them by tomb robbers, Dr Kamrin also gives a fascinating insight into the importance of food and drink in the burial process.
Discovery of an Intact Tomb at Saqqara (ft. Dr. Hawass) heritagekeymedia 2009-12-23 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/malcolmj/life-adventure-opening-one-sarcophagi-discovered-gisr-el-muder-saqqara ) Dr Zahi Hawass takes us inside a tomb in Saqqara, Egypt as his team prepare to open us a limestone sarcophagus for the first time, with its contents unknown. On opening the sarcophagus, the contents reveal there to be a mummy inside which will then be taken away for tests and examinations to check for gold and amulets.
Discovering King Tut - Tuts Tomb, House of Gold heritagekeymedia 2009-12-23 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/discovering-tut-tutankhamuns-tomb-house-gold ) Fiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, takes us into the recreated tomb of King Tutankhamun at Highclere Castle, and explains what some of the wall paintings inside KV62 mean, and their significance in ancient Egyptian beliefs. She talks about the various Gods portrayed in the King Tut's path to the afterlife, and how building the tomb out of stone preserved the knowledge of this amazing past for us to understand today.
King Tuts Treasures: The Ritual Figures heritagekeymedia 2009-12-22 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/malcolmj/treasures-kv62-king-tuts-funerary-figures ) Dr Janice Kamrin continues her tour of the Egyptian Museum, Cairo and looks at the Ritual Figures found inside the tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62). Explaining their relationship to religion and the funerary rituals, she also notes that not all the statues were made for King Tut, pointing out the differences in the shapes of their faces.
Discovering King Tut - Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter heritagekeymedia 2009-12-16 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/discovering-tut-carter-carnarvon-duo-unlocked-tomb-tutankhamun ) The 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert and his wife, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, Fiona Herbert, talk to Heritage Key about their ancestor Lord Carnarvon and the archaeologist he funded, Howard Carter. They discuss the relationship between the two men and how they set about the amazing discovery of the legendary tomb of King Tutankhamun, in the Valley of the Kings.
Heritage Keys Ping Pong Dim Sum Christmas Entry heritagekeymedia 2009-12-11 | The Heritage Key London staff have been deprived off Dim Sum this Christmas.. Can those lovely lovely people at Ping Pong please feed us?
King Tut - The Robbing of Tutankhamuns Tomb heritagekeymedia 2009-12-10 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/malcolmj/how-king-tut%E2%80%99s-tomb-avoided-robbery ) Dr Zahi Hawass talks about the tomb robbers and how the Tomb of King Tutankhamun was saved from being raided after it was sealed by the Valley of the Kings police. Work on creating the Tomb of Ramesses VI, which is adjacent to KV62, led to part of King Tut's tomb caving in and sealing the entrance. It makes KV62 the only tomb in the Valley of the Kings to be discovered fully intact.
King Tut - The Boy Kings Treasures heritagekeymedia 2009-12-03 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/malcolmj/treasures-king-tut-tutankhamuns-jewellery-and-love-queen ) Dr Zahi Hawass talks about some of his favourite artefacts from the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62), including the Golden Mask of King Tut, the External Trappings of the Mummy and the Golden Throne. He speaks of his fascination of the combination of different precious stones and gold incorporated into artefacts, and how Ancient Egyptian art was influenced by religion.
King Tuts Treasures: Animal Iconography heritagekeymedia 2009-12-01 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/treasures-king-tuts-tomb-animal-gods-explained-dr-janice-kamrin ) Dr Janice Kamrin explains the importance of animal iconography in Ancient Egypt, and in particular, the artefacts that were discovered in the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62). Walking around the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Dr Kamrin shows the three beds found in King Tut's tomb, which all adorn symbols of animal gods, and explains how they were significant in Ancient Egyptian beliefs.
King Tut - The Curse of the Mummy (feat. Zahi Hawass) heritagekeymedia 2009-11-26 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/bija-knowles/curse-king-tut-video-guide-avoiding-it ) One of the most popular stories around the discovery of King Tutankhamun is that of the Curse of King Tut. The story was popularised after the death of the discovery's funder Lord Carnarvon, who was believed to have succumbed to a mosquito or cobra bite, just 6 weeks after the tomb was opened. Fuelled by a mistranslation of the Anubis statue which threatened death on all those who entered the tomb, a media frenzy took over, even though the vast majority of the team, including explorer Howard Carter, went on to live long lives. Dr Zahi Hawass recounts these tales and tells us that he had never believed in such a curse upon the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. That is, until he faces his own mysterious set of circumstances after examining the boy king's mummy.
King Tuts Treasures: The Canopic Shrine heritagekeymedia 2009-11-24 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/malcolmj/preserving-king-tuts-guts-canopic-shrine-and-jars-introduced ) Dr Janice Kamrin takes us on a trip through the Egyptian Museum, Cairo and shows the spectacular Canopic Shrine - a golden and intricately decorated container flanked by four figures of gods. Inside this stunning shrine was the Canopic containers, which held the vital organs of the mummified body. Made from solid blocks of alabaster, the individual viscera containers were themselves protected inside gold coffinettes.
King Tut: Cause of Death heritagekeymedia 2009-11-19 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/malcolmj/how-did-king-tut-die-cause-death-established )Some of the most asked questions about King Tutankhamun have centred around his death, and whether he was murdered. Dr Zahi Hawass enlightens us in this video on how the latest technology has been used to find the answer this question. Using radiology and CT scans to examine the remains of King Tut, science has helped to identify an ancient fracture and a hole in the back of the Boy King's head.
Shooting from the Hip in Leptis Magna, Libya heritagekeymedia 2009-11-18 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/meral-crifasi/libya-opens-leptis-magna-world ) Professional Photographer Herb Schmitz talks about his trip to the site of Leptis Magna, Libya, described by UNESCO as being "one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire". Herb discusses the difficulties he and his wife encountered in Libya, and trying to take photographs at this almost untouched site which was only made accessible to the public in 2005, as well as some of the fascinating features of these ruins.
Quest for the Tomb of Cleopatra at Taposiris Magna (feat. Dr. Kathleen Martinez) heritagekeymedia 2009-11-17 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/sean-williams/digging-cleopatras-tomb-taposiris-magna ) Dr Kathleen Martinez, a young archaeologist from the Dominican Republic, has been excavating a site near Alexandria in the search for the tomb of Cleopatra. After being given permission to conduct a dig at the site for 2 months, Dr Martinez's team have discovered two chambers which has won them the right to continue the dig into the next season. Describing the tomb that was discovered at Taposiris Magna, Dr Martinez remains confident that she will uncover the tomb of Cleopatra and Marc Anthony.
The Cartouche Cosmetic Box from Tutankhamuns Tomb up Close in King Tut Virtual heritagekeymedia 2009-11-16 | ( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/images/sandro-vanninis-photography-cartouche-cosmetic-box ) The Cartouche Cosmetic Box was one of thousands of artefacts discovered by famous Egyptologist Howard Carter in the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62). You can see virtual reconstructions of the Cartouche Cosmetic Box and many more artefacts in the King Tut Virtual exhibit at Heritage Key, where you can discover the wonders of the virtual world! ( http://heritage-key.com/virtual-experience )
