The history of ancient Egypt does not fit into the scientific scheme of the world’s past. The remains of its impressive culture still confuse scientists, while temples, tombs, and pyramids hide their secrets and overshadow many achievements of modern civilization. The officially accepted history of Egyptian culture is counted from around 4000 BC, and the … Read more
It is commonly believed that the Egyptians did not have philosophy and that philosophy began with the ancient Greeks. However, some of the greatest Greek philosophers, including Thales, Pythagoras, and Plato, have stated that they owe much of their knowledge and ideas to the Egyptian sages. For example, Plato spent thirteen years studying under Egyptian … Read more
The Living Wisdom of Ancient Egypt by Christian Jacq Christian Jacq (1947) is an essayist and author of popular historical novels set in ancient Egypt. He received a doctorate in Egyptology from the Sorbonne and his early scientific works attracted the attention of the French Academy, but he mainly turned to writing novels that combine … Read more
