What do Frank Sinatra, Charlton Heston, Richard Nixon, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Taylor and Barack Obama have in common? They have all been guests at the most famous hotel in Egypt, the Mena House in Cairo. But the list of notables who stayed at the Mena House is actually much longer, including Charlie Chaplin, Arthur Conan Doyle, Julio Iglesias, Gloria Gaynor, Agatha … [Read more...] about Frank Sinatra, Charlton Heston and You?
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Troglodytes, Moses and the Holy Grail
Petra, Jordan is so old that it’s mentioned in the first book of the Old Testament. In Genesis, Petra is called Seir, and it was the home of the cave-dwelling Edomites. During the Exodus, Moses led the Israelites through Petra, where he struck the rock with his staff and brought forth water. It was an important post in the caravan route linking Damascus and the Red … [Read more...] about Troglodytes, Moses and the Holy Grail
What Really Happened to Napoleon?
On July 21, 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte led the French army in the Battle of the Pyramids, wiping out almost the entire Ottoman army in Egypt. Days later, the emperor visited Giza and marveled at the Great Pyramid. According to legend, Bonaparte was determined to spend a night alone inside the King’s Chamber. Bravely, he entered the Great Pyramid with only one candle to light … [Read more...] about What Really Happened to Napoleon?
A 2,000 Year Old Light Bulb?
The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison in 1879, according to conventional history. But is it possible that the electric light is actually thousands of years older? In the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, there is a stone carving that looks amazingly similar to a light bulb. Electrical engineer Alfred Bielek described it as looking like a projector with … [Read more...] about A 2,000 Year Old Light Bulb?
Evidence of Time Travel or ET’s in Ancient Egypt?
A must-see attraction on most Egyptian travel itineraries is the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. One of best preserved ancient temple complexes, it is dated to the time of the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BC). Hathor was an important goddess, representing motherhood, love and joy, and her temple is rich with stunning carvings and ornate ceilings. Ancient Aliens TV expert … [Read more...] about Evidence of Time Travel or ET’s in Ancient Egypt?