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Essay

The Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III, Dahshur: Queens and Princesses

October 1, 2004

By Adela Oppenheim

All of the pyramids belonging to royal women had small chapels dedicated to the cult of the deceased.

Essay

An Artisan’s Tomb in New Kingdom Egypt

October 1, 2004

By Catharine H. Roehrig

Almost thirty-three centuries ago, a young man named Khonsu became a “servant in the Place of Truth”—a designation that identified members of the crew of artisans who carved and decorated the royal tombs of the New Kingdom.

editorial

A Visit to Teotihuacan

February 3, 2014

By Ian Alteveer

Ian Alteveer, associate curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, describes seeing the pyramids at Teotihuacan.

editorial

Analyzing #MetGala Engagement across the Globe

May 28, 2015

By Elena Villaespesa and Taylor Newby

Elena Villaespesa and Taylor Newby take a close look at the worldwide engagement with #MetGala across the Met's social media channels.

editorial

AskaCurator Day on Twitter

September 16, 2013

By Taylor Newby

On Wednesday, September 18, join us on Twitter for Ask a Curator Day with Department of Modern and Contemporary Art Associate Curator Ian Alteveer. Ian will answer your questions about his job, the collection, and exhibitions during this live Twitter Q&A.

Essay

American Silver Vessels for Wine, Beer, and Punch

August 1, 2010

By Beth Carver Wees

In an era when drinking water could be hazardous to one’s health, beer, wine, and spirits were considered safe and even nutritious.

Essay

Cerro Sechín

October 1, 2003

By Nicole Slovak

[Cerro Sechín] is best known for its megalithic architecture and engraved stone slabs, which depict graphic scenes of human sacrifice and death.

editorial

Survival and Adaptation: Bonnefont's Corne Field

June 23, 2016

By Caleb Leech

Managing Horticulturist Caleb Leech discusses the uses of medieval cereal grains and compares them to their descendants.

editorial

Experiencing the Met in Social Media

October 14, 2015

By Carlos Kong

Former Social Media Intern Carlos Kong recounts his experience as a social media intern in the Digital Media Department.

Essay

Hippopotami in Ancient Egypt

November 1, 2017

By Isabel Stünkel

Many different types of hippopotamus representations occurred throughout ancient Egypt, but the most famous are doubtless the wonderful faience hippopotami . . .