Nauny, an ancient Egyptian princess (1040-992 BC) from 21st Dynasty during Third Intermediate Period (1070-664 BC), provides a fascinating insight into the culture and customs of her time. Her legacy is particularly highlighted through her well-preserved wig, which was found lying behind the head of Nauny's mummy in her inner coffin in her tomb in Deir el-Bahri - Egypt, during excavations in the late 1920s.
The wig is made of human hair braids fastened with a cord at the top. It was treated with beeswax and covered in animal fat. The wig is a rare and well-preserved example of ancient Egyptian hairstyling. This find offers a glimpse into the significance of appearance and ritual in Ancient Egyptian society, especially in relation to funerary practices.
The wig itself is a testament to the high level of artistry and craftsmanship achieved by ancient Egyptian artisans. Its design, intricate and elaborate, reflects the importance placed on personal appearance, even in death. The Egyptians believed that maintaining one's appearance in the afterlife was crucial for a successful journey to the next world, and this wig was likely part of Nauny’s burial items to ensure her continued dignity and status.
Nauny's wig, as an artifact, serves as a valuable cultural symbol of the time, revealing both the aesthetic values and the spiritual beliefs of Ancient Egypt. Through this discovery, we gain a deeper understanding of the importance of personal appearance and the complex funerary rituals that were central to the Egyptian worldview, demonstrating the lengths to which they went to honor the deceased and ensure their place in the afterlife.
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Scientists say orcas aren’t just getting smarter: they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated and formidable.
Orcas are proving that their remarkable social intelligence is a key advantage in today’s human-altered oceans.
Far beyond being apex predators, orcas are strategic problem-solvers capable of rapid cultural evolution. Recent observations show pods working together to hunt blue whales, cleverly evading or raiding commercial fishing gear, and even teaching each other how to disable boats. These advanced behaviors aren’t driven by genetic changes, but by an exceptional ability to learn from one another. Through social transmission, pods build and share specialized knowledge, allowing them to quickly adapt to new challenges and pass successful strategies across generations.
This cognitive flexibility is being tested as human activities, from overfishing to climate change, dramatically reshape the marine environment. Researchers believe the rise in innovative behaviors, from scavenging to navigating changing ice patterns in Antarctica, represents a direct response to these pressures.
While there’s no indication that orcas are deliberately targeting humans, their growing ability to innovate and transmit survival tactics demonstrates a level of cultural intelligence that closely parallels our own. As we continue transforming their world, we’re witnessing the rise of a highly adaptable apex mind that is rewriting the rules of the ocean.
[Whitehead, H., & Rendell, L. The Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins. University of Chicago Press]
A Chinese court ruled that companies cannot terminate employees just to replace them with artificial intelligence systems, as authorities juggle the need to stabilize the domestic labor market with a global race to develop AI technologies https://t.co/Kq9kzfJZqu
Breaking News: The Trump administration opened an investigation into whether Nike discriminated against white employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission chair has worked to dismantle DEI policies since taking the role last year. https://t.co/35U7TkND43
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Marvel Television’s #Ironheart on their 7 NAACP Image Awards nominations, including Outstanding Limited TV Program. #NAACPImageAwards