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The three mummies in this article attest not only to the permanence of Egyptian burial practices but also to the importance of religion held in the daily lives of the Egyptians. While some people view mummies as curiosities, they are truly human remains that should be treated with dignity and…
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Here are five ancient masks that date back to the early and late 19th and early 20th century. Shoulder Mask aka d’mba Made of wood and metal Late 19th century The d’mba and shoulder mask represents an abstraction of the ideal female role in society. She is the universal mother…
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One way to spend a weekend of boredom is to drive somewhere and enjoy the scenic views of winter. That’s when I found the Ozark National Scenic Riverways on Google. It is a huge national park in the Ozarks of southern Missouri with river systems flowing through it. According to…
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Literally, you can get lost inside the The Saint Louis Art Museum in Missouri. It is a huge museum with so many turns and ‘hidden’ rooms. In short, it has a very confusing layout. A map does not help at all. There isn’t any signage pointing out to which rooms,…
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The Missouri History Museum in Saint Louis is a small museum that showcases the history of the State, and is located inside Forest Park. While the present exhibits are interesting, I think the number of items are too few to be housed in such a huge building. Thomas Jefferson. Charles…
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The City Museum in Saint Louis, Missouri is the most unusual museum I’ve visited so far. Quirky could be the word to describe it. If you are an adult expecting to see amazing ancient exhibits, you will be disappointed. This is not your typical museum. The City Museum is like…
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Just adoring the gigantic Gateway Arch from the outside is good, but going up to the top of the arch is better. You get to see a magnificent view of St. Louis, Missouri like you’ve never seen before. You have to ride a small 4-seater pod up to the top…
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Searching online for hotels, motels, or lodging near the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri was not easy as I thought. It was Wednesday evening when I had an impulse to take a road trip to Ozark National Scenic Riverways on Thanksgiving weekend. I needed a place to stay on…
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