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A profound and searching exploration of the herbs, foodways, and land-based medicines of Lebanon and Canaan—a deep invitation to remember and reconnect to our roots amid displacement and in diaspora. Herbalist and author Layla K. Feghali shares a nuanced and layered cultural history of the...

Dive into the captivating world of ancient civilizations with History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental twelve-volume work by the pioneering Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. Translated from the original French, this masterwork, published between 1903 and 1904, showcases Masperos dedication to the exploration of ancient cultures. As a largely self-taught scholar, he led significant archaeological missions, including the renowned Institut Franßais d‚Archologie Orientale. Notably, he expanded research at Saqqara, uncovering thousands of hieroglyphic inscriptions that ...

Dive into the rich tapestry of ancient civilizations with Volume 4 of History Of Egypt, Chald¶a, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental work by one of the pioneers of modern Egyptology, Gaston Maspero. Originally published between 1903 and 1904, this twelve-volume series, translated from the French Histoire ancienne des peuples de lOrient classique, sheds light on the intricate histories of these ancient cultures. Maspero, a self-taught master in hieroglyphic translation, led significant archaeological missions and expanded the understanding of Egyptian antiquities. In this volume, he ...

Delve into the rich tapestry of ancient history with History of Egypt, Chald¶a, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, the monumental work of one of the pioneers of modern Egyptology. Translated from the French original, Histoire ancienne des peuples de lOrient classique by E. L. McClure and published between 1903 and 1904, this twelve-volume series showcases the expertise of Gaston Maspero, a largely self-taught master of hieroglyphic translation. In 1880, Maspero led a French archaeological mission that would evolve into the Institut Franßais d‚Archologie Orientale. He succeeded Mariette as the ...

Delve into the captivating world of ancient civilizations with History of Egypt, Chald¶a, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental twelve-volume work by one of the pioneers of modern Egyptology, Gaston Maspero. This masterful translation by M. L. McClure, published between 1903-1904, draws from Masperos extensive knowledge and passion for hieroglyphics. After leading a French archaeological mission in 1880 that evolved into the Institut Franßais d‚Archologie Orientale, Maspero made significant strides in understanding Egypts rich history. His groundbreaking discoveries at Saqqara, where...