Entering the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2023 as an exemplar of the film heritage of the United States, the 1985 Susan Seidelman film Desperately Seeking Susan also marks the first major acting role of global popstar Madonna. [...]

Since antiquity, the historical reality of Cleopatra has yielded to myth. Liberated from the constraints of reality, and sometimes even realism, this almost fictional character could evolve according to the expectations of each era. While this 2020 American advertisement for [...]

The poem “Whore-Queen” was written by Ever Whitlock of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. They are an undergraduate student working towards a double major in History and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, with a planned graduation date of May 2024. Their [...]

When one thinks of Egyptian mummies, their representation in Western popular culture necessarily comes to mind. We can all remember Hollywood’s vengeful mummies shuffling in relentless pursuit behind their hapless victim in their decayed wrappings, their shrivelled bodies acting as [...]

At the start of Doja Cat’s “You Right” music video we are stupefyingly welcomed into the gates of Doja, an opulent fantasy kingdom afloat in the sky. Dreamy clouds can be seen amongst astrological symbology hinting at the zodiac signs. [...]

In this analysis we will be discussing Cleo de Nile, one of the protagonists of the first generation of the franchise Monster High introduced in 2010 until 2015 and integrated mainly by toys, books, and films. Cleo is a mummy and a [...]

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Latvian National Ballet launched the production Two Metres (2021). This triple-bill covered the notable impact of COVID-19 in the life of ballet dancers with high doses of humor and irony. The reimagination [...]

No trip to the regional fair, carnival, or major theme park would be complete without a trip on a thrilling ride that promises to transport you to ancient Egypt where you survive a supernatural threat before exiting through the gift [...]

Dr Abraham Fernández Pichel was recently interviewed by Dr Jenny Cromwell from the Manchester Game Center about the Egypopcult project! They discussed the direction of the Egypopcult project and how Ancient Egypt is represented in contemporary popular culture, including games!

It is undeniable that both anime and manga have progressively entered Western media over the last decades, and it is here to stay. Likewise, videogames with manga aesthetic have also become extraordinarily popular in the West, and with the technological [...]