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Heather Reilly
Heather Reilly specialized in Ancient Assyria and Persian History in her undergraduate degree and expanded her research into Ancient Egypt and Iron Age Europe in her master's degree. She has consistently focused on religion and mythology as well as cross-cultural archaeology trends. Since university she has worked as an archaeologist, a historical tour guide, and in a world-famous archive. She maintains an active interest in researching historical events and figures.
Education:University of GlasgowMSc Ancient Cultures (Ancient History and Archaeology)Cardiff UniversityBA Ancient HistoryExpertise:Articles by Heather Reilly
The Assyrian King Sargon II is remembered for his impressive military campaigns and expansionist ideologies, but these triumphs were also his undoing.
During the New Kingdom’s 18th dynasty, Egypt was at the height of its power. That dynasty also produced some of Egypt’s most famous and infamous pharaohs.
Historically, Esarhaddon is often overshadowed by his son Ashurbanipal, but this Neo-Assyrian king was formidable both as a general and politician.
The idea of Ma’at was a fundamental concept in ancient Egypt, but what was Ma’at, and how did an idea manifest as a goddess?
In ancient Egypt, magic played an integral part in daily life, religion, and medicine, from simple protective amulets to rituals to maintain universal harmony.
The ancient Egyptians believed in an abundant afterlife where they lived alongside the gods, but first, the soul had to pass divine judgment.
People have looked to the sky for divine and spiritual guidance since the dawn of civilization. How did ancient astrology compare between different societies?
Ramesses III is often dubbed the ‘Last Great Pharaoh’ as the Egyptian state fell into decline after his reign. But is that the only reason for this title?