Egyptomania

About one week ago I discovered the documentary section on Netflix. I went straight to the history section and started devouring all of the documentaries on the 20th century. Eventually, though, I ran out of those, so I resorted to documentaries one Egypt. Boy, did I go crazy with those. I watched every one that Netflix had.

Egyptomania started in the early 19th century, with the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Once the hieroglyphs were able to be translated, archaeologists flocked. This resulted in the public becoming obsessed. They went to Egypt and shopped at the markets. Sellers would rob tombs to find trinkets for tourists. It died out a little over the century, but never went away completely.

In the early 20th century there was a revival. In the 20's King Tut's tomb was found!

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Then, there was his curse. Egypt was in the spotlight! This influenced fashion, Hollywood, and literature (Death on the Nile). Eventually films were made, ultimately Liz Taylor's Cleopatra.

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The discovery of Tut's tomb reignited the love of the ancients. This influenced makeup (winged eyeliner).

Right now, I am obsessed. I write Murder Mystery Parties, one for Christmas and summer, so, this one is set in Egypt. It is inspired by Death on the Nile and Murder in Mesopotamia, and the David Suchet adaption of Appointment with Death.

Anyway, this is my current inspiration. I hope it can inspire you some!