The heart was removed from the body through a small incision in the chest. It was then washed and anointed with oils. Finally, it was placed in a special jar called a canopic jar. The canopic jars were placed in the tomb along with the mummy.
By preserving the heart, the ancient Egyptians believed that they were ensuring the soul would have a safe journey to the afterlife.
Surcouf, Robert-CharlesDecember 12, 1773 (Saint-Malo) - July 8, 1827 (Saint-Servan) Robert Surcouf (December 1773 in Saint-Malo - July 8, 1827) was a French privateer. An intrepid sailor, he harassed the English merchant and military navies, not only in the seas of Europe, but also in those of In
A miracle is a feeling created by something strange and wonderful. It happens when you see or feel something rare and unexpected. They are reminiscent of the human capacity for discord, destruction, and possibly adornment. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, simply known as the Seven Wonders,
Ludmila Pavlichenko was born on July 12, 1916. She was Ukrainian and everything seemed to lead a life like all girls her age. But fate had decided otherwise for her. She was to become the leading Soviet female sniper with 309 hits. Pavlichenko had learned to aim from an early age, being a member
A typical example of German stubbornness in defense is the case of Gunner Lance Corporal Eduard Hoog. Hug enlisted in 1941 in the 5th Infantry Division as a private and fought during the invasion of the Soviet Union. In February 1942 his division was converted to a Hunter division and he was pro