Alyssa is a writer who explores the intersection of art and culture through tattoo history, travel, and fine art. She holds a BA in fashion and museum studies from The Fashion Institute of Technology and studied Etruscan Archeology at The American University of Rome.
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Is The Prince of Egypt (1998) an Accurate Portrayal of Ancient Egypt?
The Prince of Egypt movie tells a story set thousands of years in the past. Is the movie an accurate portrayal of ancient Egypt?
The Surprising Ways Tomb Robbing Changed the Course of Egyptian History
Ancient Egyptian archeology was forever altered by tomb robbing. Egyptian history would be different today without the thefts from its past.
The 10 Museums With the Largest Ancient Egyptian Collections
The art of ancient Egypt is displayed all over the world, but these distinguished museums with Egyptian collections have the largest range of must-see artifacts.
Why Are Most Female Pharaohs Unrecorded in History?
While Hatshepsut was the most famous female pharaoh, several women ruled in ancient Egypt, but they have largely been erased from history.