{UAH} FW: National Geographic History: Ancient Egypt's Sacred City of Cats, 1,000-year-old Shamanic Pouch Found in the Amazon, and the History of Ramadan

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Subject: National Geographic History: Ancient Egypt's Sacred City of Cats, 1,000-year-old Shamanic Pouch Found in the Amazon, and the History of Ramadan

 

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In this edition: The centuries-long search for Bubastis, early hallucinogens found in an ancient pouch, and the beginning of Ramadan

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARY EVANS/SCALA, FLORENCE

History magazine      Ancient Egypt's city of divine cats uncovered after long search Clues from ancient texts guided European archaeologists to Bubastis, sacred to the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet. Explore more SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY LUNAE PARRACHO, REUTERS

culture & history      Ancient hallucinogens found in 1,000-year-old shamanic pouch The ritual container, made of three fox snouts, contains the earliest known evidence of ayahuasca preparation. Read more SHARE

Born Today The only female ruler of the Habsburg monarchy, Maria Theresa is born today in 1717. She will take power in 1740 and will reign for 40 years.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALI JADALLAH, ANADOLU AGENCY/GETTY

Culture & History      Ramadan: Its history and traditions Falling between May 6 and June 4 in 2019, the most sacred month in Islamic culture begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon. Learn more SHARE

Today in History Brazil abolishes slavery today in 1888 when it passes the Lei Áurea (Golden Law) and becomes the last place in the Americas to abolish slavery.

PHOTOGRAPH BY UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, UIG/GETTY

Culture & History      Unique lives of royal kids celebrated in vintage photos From everyday outings to noble affairs, photography was able to capture how children around the world have prepared for the throne. Take a look SHARE

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