Egyptian Priests Ate Like Gods and Paid by Dying Young

Originally published February 26, 2010 | Times Online | by Russell Jenkins | The following is an excerpt - click the above link to read the story in full:

Egyptologists and scientists at the University of Manchester have disclosed in The Lancet the cost of keeping the gods happy. By combining translations of hieroglyphic inscriptions on temple walls showing details of food offered to the gods with analysis of mummified remains, they have assessed their atherosclerosis, the build-up of fat and calcium in the arteries.

The findings show that cardiovascular disease affected the privileged of Ancient Egypt long before fried food and a sedentary life made heart attacks and strokes a modern killer. Rosalie David, of the university’s KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology, said that it was a telling message: :Live like a god and you will pay with your health.:

Other sources reporting on the same news: Earth Times and Yahoo! News UK

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Egyptians

Originally published January 21, 2010 | Heritage Key | by Paula Veiga | An article examining the backgrounds and lifestyles of rich Egyptians (including priests and kings). These leisurely activities and ammenities included eating and drinking parties and banquets, personal hygiene rituals, quality of dress, love and marriage, and more, linking these topics to examples of their modern day counterparts.

Archaeologists Uncover Secrets of Daily Life Among the Great Pyramids of Giza

Originally published June 28, 2009 | The Columbus Dispatch | by Doug Caruso

This article examines what Mark Lehner and his team have uncovered and plan to do with their findings near the Giza Necropolis: lots of structures and streets and plenty of artifacts that give their discoverers a good look at how the pyramid builders and their families lived, all of which will be brought to a lab to be analyzed. The article also lists Lehner's and various members of his team's mission and contributions, particularly to the COSI exhibit, Lost Egypt.

Excavate Your Inner Pharaoh

Originally published June 26, 2009 | SFGate | by Carole Terwilliger Meyers

This article lists a few places close to home (at least in North America anyway) that you can visit to get a similar experience as you would in Egypt including the Tutankhamun exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum, the largest North American collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Rosicrucian Museum, a small exhibit at Phoebe A Hearst Museum of Anthropology, an Egyptian restaurant, and a Middle Eastern hookah bar. Each paragraph gives venue and contact information.

Experience Tut at Twilight this Summer!

Accessed June 25, 2009 | Tut San Francisco

In addition the the Tutankhamun exhibit, the M.H. de Young Museum offers a special event, with discounts on the main exhibit and at the café, turned pharaoh's eatery. The web page provides information on the event including its duration, a sampling of the café menu and prices, and discount prices.

Tidbits: Why Not Eat Like King Tutankhamun, Too?

Originally published June 23, 2009 | Marin Independent Journal | by Vicki Larson

A San Francisco catering company creates a menu fit for an Egyptian king to match the Tutankhamun exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum. The article gives you a peep at what you may find on the menu, the duration of the special culinary experience, and the hours of operation.

Conferencia 'La dieta en el antiguo Egipto' en Castellón por Javier Tomás Pérez

Accessed June 14, 2009 | Instituto Valenciano de Egiptologia

Javier Tomas Perez will head a free conference June 18 entitled The Diet in Ancient Egypt: Meals, Beverages, Flavors, and Other Delights ("La dieta en el antiguo Egipto: comidas, bebidas, sabores y otros placeres").

This announcement gives a brief history of the Ancient Egyptian Diet and of the speaker, Javier Tomás Pérez.

I've provided a link so that you may read this article in English (please forgive Google Translation).

Rollstone Exhibit Features Egypt

Originally published June 4, 2009 | Sentinel & Enterprise

A free exhibit is opening in Massachusetts that features photographs that depict dancing, culture, and antiquities. Music, food, and dance make up the entertainment of this event.