BETA
Chapter 1
The mind-bending timeline of Egypt
Chapter 2
Beer, bread, and the economy of labor
Chapter 3
The bizarre world of animal mummies
Chapter 4
Medicine, makeup, and bizarre health practices
YOUR GOAL
Master of Weird facts about Ancient Egypt
Ch 4 · Medicine, makeup, and bizarre health practices
misslily Ancient Egypt
Time keeps flying, what a spin! Cleopatra's closer to your iPhone, than where pyramids begin!
misslily The iconic black eyeliner worn by Egyptians was actually a high-tech shield against sun and disease.
misslily Egyptian women used a mixture of crocodile dung and honey as an ancient contraceptive.
Fun Fact
Heart priority: During mummification, the heart was always left inside the body because Egyptians believed it was needed for the final judgment in the afterlife.
Glossary
kohl (noun)
A cosmetic powder used as eyeliner or eyeshadow, traditionally popular in North Africa and the Middle East. Ancient Egyptians applied this dark substance daily to protect their eyes from the sun and prevent infections.
A cosmetic powder used as eyeliner or eyeshadow, traditionally popular in North Africa and the Middle East. Ancient Egyptians applied this dark substance daily to protect their eyes from the sun and prevent infections.
Quiz
Which famous medical text from 1550 BCE contains the recipe for using moldy bread to treat infections?
Quiz
What did ancient Egyptian doctors apply to infected wounds that actually contained natural antibiotics?
Quiz
Why did ancient Egyptian embalmers discard the brain during the mummification process?
Quiz
Which animal's dung was mixed with honey and used as a contraceptive in ancient Egypt?