Egyptian

The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health. The eye is personified in the goddess Wadjet. It is also known as The Eye of Ra. This Egyptian Wadjet Eye is made from lead-free pewter and is supplied on a...

Gold plated pewter wadjet eye supplied on a waxed cord. The information on the reverse of the card describes how animals were an important part of Egyptian life and many were seen as gods.

A cartouche was an oblong enclosure with a horizontal line at one end, indicating that the text enclosed within it was a royal name. Tutankhamun was the twelfth Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty and ruled between 1333 BC - 1324 BC. His original name,...

The most characteristic symbol of the Praetorian Guard is the Scorpion. It appeared on their standard and on their shields and sometimes helmets. Some of the symbols adopted by individual legions derived from the astrological birth-signs of their...

The ancient Egyptians shared their environment with many different animals. These animals would appear on many objects, including jewellery. The Scarab was a powerful amulet signifying regeneration and was used a great deal by the Egyptians in their...

The Colouring Posters consists of four A3 size colouring sheets, an educational information sheet and six colouring pencils. There is a colourful header card and all are held in a clear cellophane bag. CELTIC: On the front of the posters are the...

The Colouring Postcards consists of four A5 size colouring cards and six colouring pencils. There is a colourful header card and all are held in a clear cellophane bag. On the reverse of each card there is an area to write a message and an area to...

BATTLE OF BRITAIN During World War II, the Germans had organised the seaborne invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion) which depended on the German Air Force having control of the skies. Between the 10 July to 31 October 1940 the Royal Air Force defeated...

Pewter falcon ring supplied in a clear blister on an information card which describes each of the 3 Egyptian rings available.

Pharaohs and wealthy Egyptians were buried in ornamental coffins in decorated tombs with valuable objects such as statues and models of the Egyptian gods and animals. These included the cat god Bast and the scarab beetle god Khepri. Scrolls, called...

The Egyptians shared their environment with many different beasts, birds, fish and reptiles. These animals would appear on many objects including sculptures, jewellery and hieroglyphics. These animals were thought of as part of the ‘world...

The cat was sacred to the Egyptian goddess of love, fertility and joy, Bast or Bastet. These cats were characteristically upright yet at rest, confident of their power and beauty. The worship of Bast dates from at least 4000BC, reaching its height around...