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daphnefisherofficial · 7 months

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bugna: TAKIPSILIM | destiny's twilight

CHAPTER SEVEN

Pairing: MCU Moon Knight System (Marc/Jake/Steven) x Avatar Fem!Reader

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CHAPTER SEVEN - A NIGHT OF DISCOVERY, HISTORY & CONNECTION.

As you and Steven Grant made your way through the dimly lit and quiet corridors of the British Museum, you could sense his anticipation building with each step. The soft echo of your combined footsteps on the marble floor reverberated through the air, signaling the beginning of a journey into the heart of history.

"This way," you whispered, leading Steven toward the gallery section that was still off-limits to the public. Here, you had meticulously designed and curated a mockup of the upcoming Ennead exhibit, a tribute to ancient Egypt's timeless legacy. Your heart quickened with excitement, knowing that you were about to unveil this hidden treasure to a kindred spirit.

The cool, hallowed air of the museum seemed to envelop you both as you approached the exhibit room, and Steven’s eyes widened as he took in the grandeur of the entrance. You then pushed open the imposing wooden doors with a hushed creak, finally gesturing to your last tour guide applicant to follow you.

Steven's jaw nearly dropped at the sight that greeted him. Before him sprawled a vast expanse of Egyptian artifacts and relics, each meticulously and elegantly arranged in their respective glass display case. The room itself was a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian culture, a silent testament to the civilization that had once flourished along the banks of the Nile. The golden hieroglyphics on the nearby relic gleamed, and statues of pharaohs stood frozen in time. The room was bathed in soft, ambient lighting, casting an ethereal glow and making the room feel like a sanctuary for history enthusiasts.

"This... this is incredible," Steven whispered in awe, his voice barely more than a breath. His eyes were wide with wonder as he looked around the exquisite artifacts, unable to believe that he would now have the opportunity to study and talk about the subject matter he felt most passionately about. “I can’t believe I’m actually here, this is mental”

You couldn't help but smile at his enthusiasm. His reaction was exactly the response you had hoped for. "I'm glad you like it," you replied, your voice equally hushed. "I’ve been putting this exhibit together for the past month, and I’m really proud of it”

“You should be proud, Mira”, Steven turned to you, his eyes shining with gratitude. “I can’t believe this, it’s like walking through a dream”

“You better believe it. This is just a taste of what the next few weeks will offer", you replied, feeling a swell of pride at his words before shifting to the next phase of the tour guide application process. “Are you ready to break this down?”

“I’m aces, yeah”, Steven affirmed eagerly. With an eager gleam in your eye, you went on to explain the task at hand.

"Now, let me explain how tonight’s guided tour will work for the evaluation”, you started to say, clapping your hands together. “You see, Steven, I want you to experience this room as our visitors will. I’ll give you fifteen minutes to explore these curated pieces and come up with your own tour plan. Imagine you're guiding a group of five-year old children through this exhibit. What would you show them first? What stories would you tell?"

Steven nodded once more, his face a portrait of concentration as his eyes were already scanning the exhibit room. He then pulled out his phone, ready to absorb as much information as he could.

"I want you to pick out the artifacts that resonate with you the most, the ones you believe will captivate our visitors”, you couldn't help but smile at his actions, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction in sharing this moment with him. “Take notes, capture your thoughts, and when you're ready, we'll go through your plan together."

"I think I get it," he said, his excitement growing. His nimble fingers tapped open a note-taking app. "I'll start jotting down some ideas right away."

“I’ll be back here after fifteen minutes”, you started to walk away from him, heading towards the doors and looking back at him one more time. “Let’s roleplay your guided tour for the evaluation. I will be a five-year old tourist walking through the exhibit for the first time. Good luck, Steven”

“Thanks, Mira”, Steven nodded eagerly, his eyes already darting from one exhibit to another. “See you in a bit”

You watched him for a moment, admiring his dedication to the task at hand, before slipping out of the room. As you left, you couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. You had high hopes for Steven, and you were eager to see how he would approach the challenge.

Fifteen minutes later, you returned to the exhibit room to find Steven fully absorbed in his role as a potential museum tour guide. Gone was the casual, unassuming man you had met just minutes ago. In his place stood a charismatic and knowledgeable museum tour guide, ready to lead you through the intricate tapestry of Egyptian history.

His face lit up as he saw you, and he welcomed you with open arms and a contagious vigor.

"Welcome, dear visitor," he said with a playful bow, his British accent lending an air of sophistication to his words. "I'm Steven Grant, and I'll be your guide on this journey through the wonders of ancient Egypt."

You couldn't help but be charmed by his enthusiasm. "I'm ready to be amazed, Steven."

And amazed you were. As Steven began his tour, his voice filled the room with a soft-spoken eloquence that drew you in. Needless to say, you were blown away by his vast knowledge of Egyptian history and culture.

Steven didn't simply overload you with information, facts and figures. Instead, he engaged you in a captivating dialogue, his teaching style reminiscent of a master storyteller. He approached and presented each artifact with finesse and a creative flair, his unique way with his words introducing a little back-and-forth as he encouraged you to share your thoughts and ask questions. It was a cerebral dance, an intellectual tango that left you spellbound.

"Did you know," he began, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm, "that the goddess Isis was often depicted as a woman with a throne-shaped headdress and an ankh—the symbol of life—in her hand? It's a powerful representation of fertility and rebirth."

You nodded, genuinely intrigued. "I've always found the symbolism in Egyptian art to be so captivating."

As you discussed the intricacies of an ornate golden necklace next, you couldn't help but be drawn into Steven's world. "This piece," he explained, his voice tinged with a hint of mystery, "is believed to have belonged to a high priestess of the 18th dynasty. Can you imagine the ceremonies she must have officiated, adorned in this exquisite jewelry?"

You were entranced by his words, your imagination running wild. "It's truly remarkable," you replied, your voice barely above a whisper. "The craftsmanship is impeccable."

Steven's eyes sparkled with appreciation for your observation. "Indeed, it is. And the hieroglyphics inscribed on it tell a story of devotion and spirituality that transcends time."

As the tour continued, you found yourself drawn deeper into the world Steven had created within the exhibit room. Time seemed to slip away as you discussed the significance of papyrus scrolls, marveled at ancient pottery, and examined intricate sculptures. The exhibit you’ve curated came to life under Steven's guidance, with him sharing anecdotes and historical insights along the way.

Finally, as you stood before a life-sized replica of the Rosetta Stone, Steven concluded the tour with a flourish. "And here we have the key to unlocking the mysteries of ancient Egypt," he declared, his voice filled with reverence. "The Rosetta Stone, with its inscriptions in three different scripts, allowed scholars to decipher the hieroglyphs and unlock the stories of this incredible civilization."

"Steven, this is incredible”, you said, unable to contain your admiration any longer. “I must say, this has been one of the most engaging and informative museum tours I've ever experienced"

"Thank you so much”, He bowed and smiled modestly, clearly pleased by your praise. "I’m glad you’ve had fun and enjoyed the tour”

“That horrible manager of yours really wasted your skills away in the museum back office”, you then added, shaking your head in disbelief. “If we ever meet, I’m going to have words”

“There’s no need for that”, Steven muttered bashfully, his cheeks starting to taint pink at your mild outburst. “I’m truly honored to have this opportunity, really. I’m just happy to get to tour you at your best work”

"You have a unique gift for this, Steven”, you spoke softly, your tone filled with admiration. “Your passion and ability to bring history to life are remarkable."

"Thank you again”, Steven replied with a gracious nod. “That's really high praise coming from you."

You didn't hesitate to offer professional feedback after, drawing from your own experience as a seasoned guide and curator. Steven welcomed your input, appreciating your perspective as a fellow enthusiast of the museum world. It was a meeting of minds, a shared passion for history and culture.

“I’ll send you an email next week regarding your application result”, you said, briefly glancing at your watch as the digital numbers blinked back at you: 8:15 PM. It was dinner time, and the city of London was slowly being cloaked in the shroud of night.

You turned to Steven, your companion for the evening, and extended an invitation with a warm smile.

"How about we continue our conversation over dinner?" you asked, your voice filled with genuine warmth. “My treat”

Steven hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering with uncertainty and apprehension. He’s well aware of Marc’s complicated feelings about you, and he didn't want to add to the tension. However, he couldn't bring himself to decline your invitation, not when you looked at him with those inviting eyes.

"That sounds lovely," he replied with a genuine smile, his voice tinged with gratitude.

The two of you began to stroll through the dimly lit night streets of London, your footsteps echoing against the cobblestone pavement. The city's bustling energy contrasted with the serenity of your conversation as random small talks between you filled the air. Ranging from subjects as diverse as your knowledge of ancient Egypt to the rich history of the Philippines, especially during the times before the colonizers discovered and invaded your home country.

You had much to share about the latter topic which seemed to captivate Steven as he listened intently and hung on to your every word, your passionate words painting vivid pictures of your home country's rich tapestry for him. Little did he know that he was in the company of someone who was a living testament to the powerful times you spoke of.

Eventually, you both arrived at a cozy steakhouse restaurant, its warm lighting and inviting atmosphere embracing you as you entered. For Steven, this place held a slightly painful memory from a failed date with a museum tour guide named Dylan from the National Art Gallery. But tonight, as he held the door open for you, he couldn't help but feel a sense of hope and nostalgia wash over him. He didn't feel melancholic anymore, but rather hopeful and sentimental, a new chapter unfolding before him.

A vaguely familiar waiter, an elderly man with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye, greeted both of you as you were seated. He looked at you and Steven, making a quick assumption.

"A new couple, I presume?" he said with a wink. "You two make a lovely pair. And may I say, you, young lady, are timelessly beautiful."

Steven blushed, his cheeks turning a shade of crimson with embarrassment as he fumbled for words. The compliment itself made your heart flutter, even though you knew it was a misunderstanding.

“Thank you, kind sir”, you let out a small breathless laugh, graciously accepting the compliment as your eyes sparkled with amusement. Steven's heart skipped a beat, not only because of the old man's assumption but because you didn't correct him.

Recovering himself, Steven pulled out a chair with all the grace of a proper gentleman, and you took your seat with a grateful smile. Seated across from each other, the waiter handed you both menus to finally select your future dinner choices.

"Do you have any dietary restrictions, Steven?", you asked, briefly looking up to meet his eyes. “Or any preferences I should know?”

Steven was immediately taken aback by your kindness and compassion, looking genuinely touched by your consideration. "Actually, I'm vegan," he admitted, eyes sparkling with gratitude.

"I respect that. I try to eat healthy, though I'm not completely vegan myself”, you smiled, nodding in understanding. “We'll find something delicious for you here, I'm sure."

After placing your orders, you continued your animated conversation as the night unfolded in a delightful dance of words and laughter. You and Steven navigated through a wide range of topics, shifting from ancient civilizations to contemporary art, from travel anecdotes to favorite books. Your discussions were punctuated by soft laughs and animated chuckles, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere in the restaurant.

The hours passed in a delightful blur as you savored both the food and the company. And as you sat there, surrounded by the soft glow of the restaurant, sharing stories and laughter, it was becoming clear that this evening was something more than just a simple dinner. It was an enchanting connection, a budding friendship, and a beautiful memory in the making.

As you glanced at the clock, you realized that it was well past midnight. The evening had flown by, and you weren't ready for it to end. After you settled the bill with the waiter and prepared to leave the restaurant, you then turned to Steven, a smile playing on your lips.

"Steven, this has been an incredible night," you said sincerely. "I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a dinner so much."

His eyes twinkled with a warmth that mirrored your own feelings, knowing now for a fact that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel from his failed date with Dylan. He realized now that the pain of that night was all worth it as it led him to finally know what a true good company is.

"I feel the same way. Thank you so much for tonight."

END OF CHAPTER SEVEN.

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Wolf and Stone - a scenario outline for Princess:the Hopeful

This scenario is doubly unfinished, partly because PtH scenarios need more tailoring to a specific group, and partly because I have never played the game. This is sort of an exercise in learning PtH, and possibly an opportunity for @brazenautomaton that some of the corrections/advice given to me in response might also be useful hints to add in the Storytelling chapter.

The basic scenario is that there's a plot device at the local museum, there's a werewolf pack that wants to get it, there's a director who is militarizing the museum, there's museum guides who are caught in the middle, and there's the Darkness making everything worse with fear so the involved parties won't communicate until the Magical Girls do some befriending.

-Context-

In whatever city the PCs live, the Modisett Ancient History Museum is a small, second-rate museum founded in 1924 by John Modisett, a veteran of the First World War. Its focus is on the Fertile Crescent region and the early cities of the Bronze Age around 2-3 millennia before Christ. The M.A.H.M. is primarily financed by the Modisett Estate Trust (which Modisett left his fortune to) and subsidised by the city's culture ministry.

Change details as necessary for your chronicle, naturally.

While the M.A.H.M. doesn't have particularly glamorous exhibits, it also doesn't have any nearby competitors for its niche. Regional schools send students touring it on a regular basis, seeing some ancient pottery, masonry, clay tablets, replicas of weapons that have been repatriated to an Iraqi museum, diagrams of ancient cities, political maps of Ancient Egypt, Akkad, Sumer, and Elam, and almost every year there's a teenage boy who thinks the most interesting thing is learning the word "phallus" from the statuette display.

-Trigger-

The M.A.H.M. recently acquired a new exhibit, presenting as a nested pair of ancient stone chests with false bottoms covered in cryptic markings. The informational plaque on the display says they were "likely used for ritual purposes". This is how archaeologists say "I don't know". These were in fact made to contain and bury some cursed mcguffin that the occultists of the time couldn't get rid of, and by opening the chests for display, the museum has once again allowed the curse to influence the world.

A nearby pack of werewolves were the first to notice. Their first attempt at dealing with it was straightforward: Visit the museum, as humans, and discreetly close the chests again. The museum guides propped the chests open in response. Now the pair of cursed chests are once again releasing (summoning? creating?) dark spirits and baleful influences on the world, and the werewolves are considering how to escalate. They fear discovery and retaliation and persecution if they breach the masquerade and explain the real facts of the matter, so they are trying to sabotage the museum, having a half-assed plan of stealing the chests while the M.A.H.M. is closed for repairs or while the exhibit is being transported to another museum.

(They are physically strong enough to carry it, but it would be extremely blatant having to smash the case and carry out a pair of large heavy stone chests.)

Matthew Brown, the director, is having none of it. He fears sabotage and loss of prestige and position, and enjoys the petty factoid that the M.A.H.M. did not shut down for the Second World War, it is certainly not shutting down for anything less. He has responded by militarizing the museum with police patrols, reducing opening hours, and worsening the experience for visitors in the name of security. This may be considered a minor case of the Darkness Ultimatum.

Abigail and Henry, the experienced museum guides, are caught in the middle. They fear losing their jobs if the museum shuts down, they also fear loss of visitor interest if the police keep harassing visitors, they're in denial about the supernatural, trying to pretend everything is normal or will go back to normal soon, and they fear that they're getting old and seeing things when they notice manifestations of the cursed chests. Abigail is an amateur historian herself, a voracious reader, and really likes her job and talking to visitors. Henry is more of a handyman and is the one tapped for repairs when someone has cut a power cord again.

-Hook-

If some or all of the Princesses are still in school, the easy way to get them involved is for their class to go on a field trip to the M.A.H.M. (Adult Princesses can buy tickets and come along with their friends.)

Here, a museumgoer might be attacked by a Ravenous Darkspawn (Princess chapter 5) taking the form of a toothed book. It's not going to kill anyone on the first strike, the victim can run away and there will be police nearby to shoot the beast eventually, but the Princesses may want to handle it first in a way that doesn't involve the police and lets them influence the reporting.

Otherwise, the nakama might hear about it because one of them, or one of their parents, is a friend of Abigail or Henry who are discreetly lamenting their situation and their paranoia and their worry that they're seeing things, and did you hear that one of the guests thought she was attacked by a book!?

-Monster of the Week-

Depending on how the nakama learns about and approaches the situation, it is likely to run into one of either the werewolves or an Insidious Darkspawn first.

The werewolves are likely to be found if the nakama traces the source of the mysterious sabotage incidents at the M.A.H.M. Shapeshifting and Gifts and Spirit proxies are good for evading the notice of mortal police, less so a fellow supernatural splat. There might be a fight as a result of the nakama finding saboteurs who refuse to be dissuaded by a polite request, and mutual boneheaded escalation, but it shouldn't be to the death. The werewolves aren't genuine antagonists, they're more like a party of PCs who have spent quite a bit of brainpower on "How do we best use our superpowers to sabotage the museum without getting caught?" with less attention paid to whether sabotage was actually a good idea in the first place. They can be talked down, more easily so if the Princesses have a good idea for what to do about the cursed chests and its dark spirits instead.

(I have not statted them in any detail because I really have not kept up with that particular splat in a while, and I have the impression they are one of the most varies-by-GM splats.)

The Insidious is likely to be found if the nakama gets nosy at the museum itself. It pretends to be a CIA agent (see below), flashing an important-looking badge, telling museumgoers they saw nothing, telling the police to suppress the ludicrous rumor about a biting book, ordering the Princesses to go home or it'll call their parents.

America Note: The FBI handles domestic matters, the CIA foreign matters.

If playing in America, anyone going "don't you mean FBI?" counts against the creature's Bane and exposes its fraud. Substitute other wrong agency as desired, possibly wrong jurisdiction, wrong country, or perhaps it's waving the ID of a thaumaturgical organization while telling people there's no such thing as magic. The critter didn't put thought into its disguise, it's formed from abstract fears manifested by the Darkness. Thus it might take on the appearance of a more famous organization, even if that's not the correct one for the situation. Still, a badge from a famous organization is effective on bystanders looking to avoid trouble.

-The Chests-

The dark curse spirit thingy is able to affect the world and reach out of the nested chests while they're open, but it's still too stuck there to leave. If you could close the chests and keep them closed, one inside the other, that would solve the problem. At least until someone opened them again. Some other ways Princesses could resolve the situation include:

Magic Ward Charm. The Darkness here is weak, threatening mostly because it can build up (or bleed through) to spawn monsters over time. The penalty from a Magic Ward is enough to suppress it, as long as the Ward remains undisturbed. Everyday Ward helps with this, or perhaps explaining the situation to the museum.

Blow up the chests, setting the dark curse spirit loose, then blow up that too. The ancient occultists sealed it away because they couldn't blow it up hard enough, but they didn't know how to weaponize the Inner Light as GIGADRIVE EXCEED BUSTER! The director will have questions about why Magical Girls are blowing up his museum piece.

Decipher the markings on the false bottoms with an appropriately difficult Academics roll, describing the gribbly in detail. Report it to your Queen, and she'll tell you how to exorcise that specific flavor of gribbly and seal the chests for good. Alternatively, the markings make explicit the fact that GIGADRIVE EXCEED BUSTER! is sufficient as above.

Get the chests out of the museum yourself, somehow, and hand them over to the werewolves to perform Captain Planeteer Exorcism. You'll get the chests back in a few days.

And with that, you can be done, if all you want is a monster of the week and a threat to the Modisett Ancient History Museum.

-Escalation Options-

An Insidious or Traitorous Darkspawn is whispering in the ear of Director Brown, who keeps escalating security while the werewolves are escalating their supernatural sabotage.

Director Brown becomes a Defiler himself, with relevant Dread Powers to compel unreasonable amounts of funding and mandatory attendance and city advertisements for the museum and his own self-aggrandizement.

The M.A.H.M. shuts down, and Abigail or Henry suffer a Breaking Point and become the Prisoner of a Nightscape revolving around the psychodrama of "If I had done better, I would still have my old job" and scenes of patching up sabotage, covering up rumors, playing nice with guests, denying that anything is wrong, while increasing amounts of museum destruction and darkspawn attacks happen in the background.

#all #rpg #pthce

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The Photos and Archive of Howard Carter and the Tomb of Tutankhamun

The Bodleian marks the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb with a timely exhibition of Harry Burton’s famous photographs and a stunning archive of the archaeologists’ documentation

The Harry Burton photographs of Howard Carter and his team and in the midst of one of the most famous and spectacular archaeological discoveries of all time are fascinating documents in themselves.

But beyond their Death on the Nile period charm and the way they capture the first wondrous glimpses inside a Royal tomb sealed for over three millennia, they also offer clues to the makeup of the archaeological team and the Egyptian archaeologists who worked alongside Cater to excavate the tomb of their forebear.

The Bodleian Libraries are currently commemorating the 100th anniversary of the renowned discovery of the largely intact tomb with an exhibition that includes photographs, letters, plans, drawings and diaries from an archive that was originally created by the excavators, and then presented after Carter’s death to the Griffith Institute, the centre of Egyptology at the University of Oxford.

The discovery was one of the most culturally significant ancient Egyptian royal burials ever found, and it propelled its excavator, Howard Carter, and photographer Harry Burton to international fame.

But it also came in November 1922 just as Egypt took its first steps to becoming an independent nation and the Griffith Institute Archive enables a view of the complexities of both the remarkably well-preserved ancient burial and the modern excavation, as well as the often-overlooked Egyptian members of the archaeological team and their crucial role in the discovery, as depicted in photographs taken by Burton.

Presenting a vivid first-hand account of both the excavation and of the meticulous work that went into documenting and conserving the ancient Egyptian artefacts, the exhibition has been curated by Egyptologists Professor Richard Bruce Parkinson and Dr Daniela Rosenow and is the most comprehensive presentation of items held by the Griffith Institute to date, showcasing a stunning range of original documentation.

Among them is the original pocket-diary of Carter himself, describing the moment of discovery, and the diary of Minnie Burton, wife of the photographer Harry Burton. This latter item, a recent acquisition by the Griffith Institute, documents several work-seasons in Egypt, and provides insight into the life of a woman involved in an archaeological expedition at the time.

A wide array of original plans and record cards, featuring Carter’s own notes and illustrations of the artefacts are included in the exhibition which is committed to foregrounding Egyptian participants and their many accounts of the find.

“There is so much more to the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun than ‘golden treasures’,” says Co-Curator Bruce Parkinson. “The excavator’s archive lets us see beyond the colonialist popular stereotypes, and it documents the humanity of the modern and ancient people who worked on the tomb.

“The excavation was not achieved by a solitary heroic English archaeologist but by the modern Egyptian team-members, who have so often been overlooked and written out of the story. We hope the exhibition will contextualize, celebrate, interrogate and criticize the famous discovery that it commemorates.”

Egypt has sent the Tutankhamun treasures on tour in a series of spectacular exhibitions since the 1960s that have allowed millions of people to be awed by the artefacts Carter and his wider team recovered from the tomb, including the boy king’s golden death mask. But when the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo opens later in 2022 it will be displaying the entire Tutankhamun collection – in time for the centenary of his tomb’s discovery.

In the meantime in the words of Co-curator Dr Daniela Rosenow this timely addition to the centenary allows us to “relive this biggest archaeological discovery through the records of the archaeological processes with all its different types of documents, and to get a sense of the diversity of the team members involved.”

By Richard Moss.

#The Photos and Archive of Howard Carter and the Tomb of Tutankhamun #tutankhamun’s tomb #king tut #archeology #archeolgst #history #history news #ancient history #ancient culture #ancient civilizations #ancient egypt #egyptian history #egyptian pharaoh #1920's #roaring 20s

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Actually it interesting hearing how you are blown away by the first ac game as I’m 23. Hmm, my first game from memory was a plug in play pac man game. My dad got a Xbox and got X-men legends and halo 2 but I mainly played halo 2

Psst xbox, make a deal with Disney to port old marvel games onto current xbox consoles since you own activision now.

Anyways, while I got into ac after I went to live with my aunt (help with the healing) and I fell in love with it

Also ac3 taught me things about the founding fathers i didn’t know about

Also they sneak in Benjamin Franklin suggestion to bang older ladies as long as they have a bag over their heads

That man was a nerd AND a whore.

Also the assassin creed games starting in 2017 they created a non combat mode called discovery tour, you can buy it without the games now the most recent ac game don’t have. But I suspect red will.

Here one in polemic Egypt: https://youtu.be/l_KOpq_BH1g?si=8TCe5ZLzcEAhPLz5

And here a guy using it in Ancient Greece that take place during the pelopsian war: https://youtu.be/VRuHLCpOoF0?si=qOcfRgYVmBu8UsIk

Imagine what ac red’s Japan discovery tour will be like as with Yasuke being a mc, the game will take place in 1580’s-90’s Japan and you will probably lead into the edo period

Ya, he was a manwhore, not sure if the story about all the brothels in Paris closing for a day when Victor Hugo died is true or not but if so that might give him the edge over Ben on biggest manwhore of the last 300 years contest. (You'll see why I thought of him in a moment.)

Psst xbox, make a deal with Disney to port old marvel games onto current xbox consoles since you own activision now.

They could probably use the cash about now, lost their top spot to Universal after ticking off enough people to get theatre receipts down.

Don't have the 19 min to watch that video, but jumping round it does look very cool. After Notre Dame burned down they were giving away copies of one of the AC games that has it as a big part of it, I think I remember people saying the accuracy to the real thing was so good the reconstruction would be using it as a reference in places, but I don't know how true that is.

They did want people to be able to still visit the place though (Ubisoft that is) which is why they made it free on steam, I should have it in my library but I can't remember.

They make a beautiful game, at least for those, and apparently getting more and more period accurate, which story wise there's not a whole lot of information. Did just run across this

Wild how I never saw any outrage over the VA choices for this one, looking through the names only 6 I could find that were obviously Asian who were in 4 or more episodes.

But We're not supposed to say anything about that I don't think.

But I digress, that video of Greece looks awesome same thing as the Notre Dame thing the one for this is going to be incredible I imagine, what a wonderful way to take a trip through history.

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bishoynagib · 11 months

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Egypt: New discovery of tomb belonging to foreign mercenary

@cairo-top-tours #cairotoptour

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nada-khader · 11 months

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Egypt unveils ancient mummification workshops, tombs in Saqqara

In the Saqqara necropolis, which is south of the capital of Cairo, Egypt reported finding two ancient embalming studios for both humans and animals as well as two tombs and a collection of artifacts.

The Saqqara Necropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt you can visit with our Egypt day tours. The necropolis is open to visitors year-round, and there are a number of guided tours available.

Saqqara is an ancient burial ground located in Egypt, around 30 kilometers south of Cairo. It was the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, and it contains the tombs of many of Egypt's most important rulers you can visit them with our Cairo day tours, including the Pyramid of Djoser.

An Egyptian expedition headed by Mostafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, conducted the excavation. While the two tombs are from the Old and New Kingdoms, the two embalming studios are from the 30th Dynasty and the Ptolemaic era.

The Saqqara necropolis is home to a wide variety of tombs and monuments, including pyramids, mastabas, and temples. with our Egypt tours you can see The most famous structure in Saqqara is the Pyramid of Djoser, which was built during the Third Dynasty. The Pyramid of Djoser is considered to be the oldest complete stone building complex in history.

chambers with stone beds where the dead would lie down for mummification. The animal workshop is also rectangular and constructed of mud with stone floors. It consists of a number of rooms that once housed animal burials and clay pot collections alongside bronze mummification equipment. Early research indicates that the mummification of sacred animals took place in this workshop.

The first tomb to be discovered belonged to "Ne Hesut Ba," a senior official of the fifth Dynasty (2400 BC) who oversaw scribes and served as a priest of Horus and Maat. A Qadish priest from the 18th Dynasty (1400 BC) by the name of "Men Kheber" is buried in the second tomb. While the New Kingdom tomb is cut into the rock with a door and lintel ornamented with the names of the deceased and his wife, the Old Kingdom tomb is a mastaba with a stone painted facade bearing the names of the deceased and his wife.

The Saqqara sites have been the location of numerous discoveries in recent years you must see this site with our Cairo day tours from the airport, including hundreds of coloured coffins containing well-preserved mummies of priests and senior statesmen.

also, Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Tour is a must-do for any visitor to Cairo with our Cairo half-day tours. You'll get to see the Great Pyramids of Giza.

There are just many Luxor day tours available in Luxor. There are tours to suit every interest, so you're sure to find one that's perfect for you. you can visit some of Luxor's most famous sites, including the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. also, Abu Simbel Temples Tour is a must-do for any visitor to Aswan. You'll get to see the two massive temples of Abu Simbel, which were relocated from their original location in the 1960s to save them from being submerged by the waters of Lake Nasser with our Aswan day tours.

through our Egypt Christmas tours are a great way to see the best of both ancient and modern Egypt. You'll start in Cairo, where you'll visit the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Then, you'll fly to Luxor, where you'll explore the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

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The Return Flight Home

In 2020, I had intended to travel overseas and revisit the United Kingdom in order to see the sights and sounds I’d missed on my first trip. COVID-19 prevented that from happening. It was only after three years of isolation and staying within the borders of Australia that I finally ventured onto a plane to take me away from the familiar. But instead of reinstating my original travel plans, I went one step further and joined a tour headed to Turkey and Egypt. Accompanying my grandmother, of all people.

And what an adventure it was!

True, it might not have been the one I had been hoping for but it was certainly something to experience, given my interest in Ancient History and love for mythologies that date back several millennia.

Although, as it soon came to pass, many places throughout Egypt and Turkey didn’t feel like I was enjoying their own cultural history so much as also getting a dose on Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome as well. That isn’t to say it’s a bad thing. Far from it! It shows how interconnected the ancient world was with trade ad culture. On the downside, it did dampen a little of my enthusiasm to realise that many of sites we visited weren’t exactly built by the local populace but rather the remnants of another civilisation that had dominated the area in ages past.

I suppose, though, that it goes to show the complex and interconnected nature of world history. After all, no nation can truly rise and fall in isolation. History has shown us time and again how greed and the entrepreneurial spirit of humans has led to new discoveries and the subsequent shrinking of the world.

That said, on the day of our flight back to Sydney, we made one last pit stop at the Suleymaniye Mosque as the Blue Mosque was still under renovations and not open for visitors. Smaller, it seemed than the Hagia Sophia, the Suleymaniye Mosque was decorated with a rich red carpet underfoot (that didn’t stink too much of unwashed feet) and had the usual trappings that I’ve come to associate with Baroque style mosques.

Built in 1557, it took about seven years for completion. Inside its walls, it contained medreses (a type of educational institution), a hospital, a hospice and Turkish baths to name but a few of the amenities.

For us tourists, it served as simple shelter from the drizzle that had hounded us since waking that morning. The rain, it should be known, followed us throughout the entire day with a vengeance. Even when we had finished looking at the mosque and headed to a retail outlet centre, the rain followed. All up until the time we headed to the airport for our flight back to Sydney.

As for the shopping centre, there wasn’t much difference to what we might see in Australia. What caught my eye as I wandered through the food court of the megaplex, though, was the fact that it had a Shake Shack! Of all things!

We don’t even have a Shake Shack in Australia yet! So, how come Turkey has one of the most popular East Coast burger chains and Australia doesn’t? It’s completely outrageous and I demand that a Shake Shack or an In-N-Out be properly established in Sydney.

They even have a Popeyes (although Google tells me that there is one in Melbourne)!

Other than the food court, I also saw shops that could be found in Australia as well as a few international brands. There was even a bookstore, the first I’d seen while overseas. Granted, it wasn’t just a bookstore but it had books as well as video games on display. For the first time in twenty or so days, I got a taste of actual normalcy!

I also caught sight of a spiffing leather jacket. Red, like the blood that would flow from when I’ve decapitated my enemies, and it was rocking a detachable hood. Sure, it cost 5000 Turkish lira, and was a little on a the expensive side. But you know what? I bought that sucker because it was screaming my name. And yes, it was a bit tight around my girth but I can always wear it unzipped...

Besides, they also say that leather stretches! And I was wearing multiple layers before trying it on.

Which, I know, sounds like excuses considering that it was XL but I’ll be the first to readily admit that I am on the overweight side of things. But only just a little! And...you know, that my face is too round. Which is why I hate photos and why it’s been tough on the dating scene as I have a minimal amount of photos that star me in them. Also, posing is an issue. How ought one stand? What should these upper appendages called arms be doing? Is it still acceptable for me to be doing the classic ‘v’ sign or is that too stereotypical of every Asian ever?

Gah! I’m having a meltdown over photographs!

What was I writing about?

Ah, yes, the last day in Turkey. Well, after downing a burger from Shake Shack - which, honestly, was my favourite meal during my entire trip - it wasn’t long before we waved a fond farewell to Turkiye. On the drive to the airport, we parted with the remaining lira we had, tipping the driver and the tour guide, Abdullah, for their services.

And then, it was a short-ish flight to Dubai before we were on our way back to Sydney (wherein I managed to sneak in Woman King and HBO’s adaption of the Time Traveler’s Wife starring Rose Leslie).

Overall, I must say, that the trip was one that I’ll remember fondly. While it had its ups and downs, I still learned a lot and got to see more of the wider world than if I’d still been too afraid to leave Australia. Books and movies and documentaries can bring the world to me but there is something about actually going out there and seeing things for myself that makes travelling so eye-opening and special. A picture might say a thousand words, but they’re almost always especially curated to evoke a feeling. Actually walking beside remnants of the past, interacting with the locals and trying their food is an entirely different experience. And one I hope to continue to experience now that the rest of the world is back on the menu.

COVID-19 might not be gone (and it might never be gone) but that shouldn’t stop people from living their best lives and seeing what the world has to offer. True, there might be limitations based on a person’s socioeconomic status and the physical capabilities, but for those that can, it’s something that can change you.

The world may be small in the grand scheme of things, but it’s also so much bigger than just a pretty blue bauble hanging in the heavens. There is a rich history here that is begging to be uncovered to its fullest extent. And from what I’ve learned from travelling, as well as reading a history book as I travelled, the progression of the human race as a whole is all about engaging with their culture, beliefs and way of life rather than crushing it all under an imperialist heel or the misguided attempts of defending one’s interests.

We can all learn from being a little bit more open-minded and tolerant of the ideas of others rather than falling back into a tribal mentality of us versus them. As history has shown, it never works well and it’s all fuelled by self-interest. Open dialogue is the real path forward to success. Here’s hoping people can see that before they allow themselves to blindly trot down the path of mutual destruction.

Now, to end it all with inexplicable photos of animals. Mostly cats. Why? Because both Turkey and Egypt had way too many feral animals on the prowl. So, while they may appear cute, do not approach! You can, however, take quality photos of them from a distance.

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10 Must-Visit Places in Abu Dhabi That are a Must Visit in 2023

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and a stunning coastal city, is a well-known tourist destination worldwide. The nomadic Bani Yas Clan lived in this area in the seventeenth century. Before the significant change occurred brought about by the discovery of oil resources nearby, it was a little fishing community.

Abu Dhabi became the cutting-edge industrial city it is today because of the enormous revenue brought in by the oil industry. To explore this dreamy land you’ll require an emirates visa. There are numerous places for travelers to visit in and around Abu Dhabi. Find out more about the top ten among them.

Here is a list of the best 10 Must Visit Places to Visit in Abu Dhabi:

1. The Louvre Museum

The most well-known museum in the UAE is the Louvre Museum of Abu Dhabi. It displays a complete history of civilization's artistic accomplishments, dating all the way back to the Neolithic era. The collection, which includes everything from famous Picasso paintings to monuments from ancient Egypt, is astounding. The main draw of the museum is its impressive structure, which has perfectly organized galleries beneath a vast silver dome.

Along with the extensive permanent collection displayed in twelve galleries, the museum hosts numerous noteworthy temporary exhibitions each year. The only fully finished and operational museum to open on Saadiyat Island is the Louvre, one of three major museums that are planned.

2. Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Located in Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, the renowned Sheikh Zayed Mosque is a spectacular landmark structure. The opening of this enormous mosque, which has a capacity for 40,000 worshippers, took place in 2007 after around 20 years of development. A large number of tourists are drawn to the mosque because of its grandeur, gorgeous design, and exquisite glasswork.

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which is dedicated to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. The large mosque is open to visitors who are not Muslims. There are guided tours available, and if you choose the Abu Dhabi Morning tour, you can see the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which is a popular destination on Al Khaleej al Arab Street in Abu Dhabi.

3. Ferrari World Theme Park

This theme park on Yas Island can make you feel as though you are participating in Formula One racing. It is a popular destination for tourists in Abu Dhabi who want to experience the rush of driving fast. A Junior GT track is accessible to young people. Adults can ride the 120-kilometer-per-hour Flying Ace roller coaster, which is exhilarating.

The park has an excellent collection of Ferrari vehicles, starting with the 1947 model and continuing with many more if you're interested in learning more. For traditional car enthusiasts, there is a Ferrari factory tour and a game show with a Ferrari theme.

4. Etihad Towers Observation Deck

The greatest site to see the Abu Dhabi skyline is from the Jumeirah observation deck in the Etihad Towers. It is located on the floor of the hotel Etihad Towers. A charge is required to enter the tower if you are not a hotel guest.

On the observation deck, there is a great restaurant where you can eat small meals or snacks while taking in the sights of Abu Dhabi. front of you. Your memories of the city's splendor and magnificence will endure forever, and your perch on the 74th level itself may give you a surge of excitement and a sense of adventure.

5. Al-Hosn Fort

The oldest structure in Abu Dhabi is the Al-Hosn fort, which is located on Hamdan bin Mohammed Street. The Old Fort and White Fort are other names for this fort. It was built in 1793 to serve as both the royal family's home and the government's headquarters.The inside has currently been updated and kept as a museum that illustrates the history, legacy, and culture of Abu Dhabi. The exhibition includes a lot of old photos. The fort includes a sizable courtyard, and the great northern gate's exquisite tilework is something to behold. The role of emirates visa online is important in exploring this fort.

6. Falcon Hospital

The Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi is a working veterinary facility for ill and injured falcons. It is situated off Sweihan Road. The facility is open to tourists, and there are guided tours available. You can observe these prey birds in the wards during the guided visits.

On the grounds of the Falcon Hospital, there is a museum that showcases the development of falconry. The time and actions of the vets during their visit will determine when visitors are permitted to hold and feed the falcons.

7. Warner Brothers World

Theme park Warner Brother World is situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. This theme park was created using characters from "Warner Brothers" cartoons, movies, comic books, and heroes and villains. As a theme park that is indoors and air-conditioned, the park is cleverly separated into six lands. It is among the top attractions in Abu Dhabi for families.

There are several rides that appeal to everyone's tastes, from young children to teenagers. Bed Rock and Cartoon Junction are perfect for amusing young children. For those who are more daring, Metropolis, Gotham City offers thrilling roller coaster-style attractions along with a 4D interactive concept.

8. Yas Waterworld

The large water theme park Yas Water World is situated near Yas Leisure Driver on Yas Island. It has a number of water slides and a river trip in inner tubes. It is both the world's first hydro-magnetic tornado water rafting ride and the largest sheet wave suitable for surfing.

The other main attractions are the Jebel Drop and the free-fall water slide. On campus, there are various places to dine and shop in addition to a water play area for small families with young children.

9. Emirates Park Zoo

Another place for a day trip with the family is Abu Dhabi, this one around 30 minutes from the city. The wildlife park is home to a wide variety of species, including white tigers, giraffes, zebras, and elephants. For the care of various species of monkeys, a distinct primate division is kept.

The sea also has a sea lion enclosure and a flamingo park. The establishment has a petting zoo where kids can interact with and feed domesticated animals.

10. Heritage Village

Abu Dhabi's Heritage Village is a recreation of a traditional Bedouin village to provide a sense of life in the Emiratis prior to the discovery of oil on the property. It is located in Abu Dhabi's seaside neighborhood and is ideal for a leisurely stroll after visiting the ancient village.

The heritage village includes ancient household items, studios where you may see antique craftwork being done, workshops for metallurgy, and a weaving studio. Visitors can enjoy viewing displays that highlight the region's farming traditions and pearl-diving industry. Yas Island, several shopping malls, the contemporary world trade Souq, and other locations are just a few of the places and attractions in Abu Dhabi that might pique emirates visa UK tourists' curiosity.

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85 Tombs and a Temple for The Goddess Isis Discovered in Egypt

An Egyptian archaeological mission has discovered a tower house, in addition to the remains of a Ptolemaic temple and about 85 tombs dating back to different periods from the end of the Old Kingdom until the end of the Ptolemaic period in Sohag, southern Egypt.

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced in a May 4 press statement the discovery of a tower house from the era of King Ptolemy III, in the Gabal El Haridi area in Sohag governorate in southern Egypt.

The Egyptian archaeological mission operating in the area also unearthed the remains of a Ptolemaic temple, parts of which were discovered during previous excavations in the early 2000s.

Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziry explained in a statement published on his Facebook page May 4, “The checkpoint discovered is a mud-brick structure (Tower House) which was built to observe and watch the traffic between nomes borders, collect taxes and secure the boats sailing the Nile.”

He said the temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis durring the era of King Ptolemy III (Euergetes) and it is 33 meters (108 feet) long and 14 meters (46 feet) wide, with an axis from north to south.

The ministry statement quoted Ayman Ashmawy, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, as saying, “The temple consists of an open rectangular hall with four columns in the middle, followed by a transverse hall with two columns in the middle leading to the Holy of Holies, with a staircase on the west wall. The floor of the temple was formed of stone tiles from local limestone.”

The ministry said in its statement, “During the excavations, the mission found on the northern side of the temple a limestone purification basin and a votive plaque for the temple. On the northern side, it found five ostraca with inscriptions in Demotic, in addition to 38 coins dating back to the Roman period and a small part of a limestone column. Some animal bones were also found and studied, and turned out to be the remains of the food of the temple’s priests.”

Mohamed Abdel Badih, head of the Central Administration of Upper Egypt Antiquities, said in a press statement May 7 that the mission also succeeded in uncovering the homes of workers and pieces of papers with the names, salaries and tasks of the workers. “Around 85 tombs were found dating back to different periods from the end of the Old Kingdom of Egypt until the end of the Ptolemaic period,” he said.

He continued, “In the tombs dating back to the Ptolemaic era, 30 mummy cards were found, which were considered as a burial permit, written in the ancient Greek language, Hieratic and Demotic script, with human remains and mummies. These cards usually include the name of the deceased, the name of their father or mother, their homeland, their profession, their age at the time of death, in addition to some supplications for the ancient Egyptian gods."

Abdel Badih explained, “The mission also carried out some documentation work for several quarries on the site, including a quarry for King Ramses III of the 19th Dynasty. The mission cleaned the quarry and the rock painting of Ramses III. Papyrus Harris mentions that Ramses III dispatched 38 skillful quarry workers in the Haridi area to cut stones to build a temple for him, in addition to other Ptolemaic quarries, which proves that the Gabal El Haridi area was a source of quality stones in the Ptolemaic era.”

Observers who spoke to Al-Monitor praised the new discoveries, stressing the importance of exploiting them to revitalize Egypt’s tourism sector.

Bassam al-Shammaa, researcher in Egyptology and a senior tour guide, told Al-Monitor, “Sohag is an important archaeological area, which gives the discovery great value, especially since it combines different stages of Egyptian history.”

He said, “The discovery of the tower house indicates that this site was not only a checkpoint between areas but was also used to secure navigation and the passage of ships in the Nile River, further emphasizing the importance of the river and the need to protect it.”

Shammaa noted, “Finding animal bones opens the door to learn about the diet of the rulers at that time and the types of food available during this era.”

Speaking about discovering homes for workers and employers, and revealing their names, he said, “This reveals information about the job hierarchy, workers and employees, their salaries and tasks.”

Meanwhile, Abdel Rahim Rihan, antiquities expert and member of the History and Antiquities Committee of the Supreme Council of Culture, told Al-Monitor, “The discovery of the tower house proves that the ancient Egyptians knew how to build with mud bricks since the era of the First Dynasty, starting from Saqqara, Naqada and the tombs of Abydos in Sohag.”

He stressed the historical importance of the recently discovered temple because it was dedicated to the goddess Isis, a major goddess in the ancient Egyptian religion whose worship spread in the Greco-Roman world. “Isis was mentioned for the first time in the Old Kingdom of Egypt [2686-2181 B.C.] as one of the main characters in the Osiris myth. She revived her husband, the slain divine king Osiris, and gave birth to his heir, Horus.”

Speaking about the discovered limestone purification basin, he said, “The interaction between man and the environment was a major feature of Egyptian civilization in all its historical eras, and the use of local building materials as shown here in the use of limestone.”

Rihan explained, “The high priest in ancient Egypt used to perform certain rituals that began with purification with water and then he would gradually move through the temple until he reached the Holy of Holies. Likewise, the common people must purify themselves with water in order to be worthy of entering the house of gods.”

He noted, “The discovery enhances the archaeological and tourist value of Sohag and contributes to reviving tourism there. The Temple of Abydos in Sohag was the main destination for pilgrimage in ancient Egypt since the head of the god Osiris is believed to be buried in Abydos.”

Rihan concluded, “Historical tourism in the world occupies a small percentage compared to recreational or environmental tourism, but Egypt occupies the largest share of it, especially with the recent discoveries that have brought about global attention. In addition, the two events that were recently held for transferring mummies and developing the Road of Rams have greatly revived the fondness for Egyptian civilization. This momentum must be exploited to stimulate tourism.”

By Ibrahim Ayyad.

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