Also among the discoveries was a 13ft-long papyrus including texts of the Book of the Dead and a collection of spells aimed at directing the dead through the underworld in ancient Egypt.

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Magic was a part of everyday life for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that dark powers were everywhere and that they ...

They loved life and wanted it to continue in the afterlife The Book of the Dead contained all the spells, tips and tricks any Ancient Egyptian could need to survive the afterlife. It started as a ...

Follow the story - spanning more than 4,000 years - of the ancient scroll, the Egyptian Book of the Dead, which is thought to have influenced not only the Old ...

Joann explains the importance of the afterlife for Ancient Egyptians. She looks at some of the items that would be left in the tomb for use in the afterlife. Through studying the Book of the Dead ...