Nikole Lynn
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Ancient Egypt, a hot cup of coffee or tea, my two cats, and a good book are my passions.
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Blood Not Bling
After reading Greg Campbell's book "Blood Diamonds," I must urge people: DO NOT BUY DIAMONDS unless they are GUARANTEED conflict-free. It is probably best not to purchase natural diamonds at all. Especially knowing that innocent people die every day because of conflict diamonds.
By Nikole Lynn4 years ago in Marriage
Ancient Egyptian Inventions That We Still Use Today
Are you wondering about some of the items on this list and how they came up with them in ancient Egypt? Air conditioning before electricity? Did the Pharaohs wear watches? Grab a snack, get comfortable, and read all about these five mind-blowing inventions from ancient Egypt that are still around today.
By Nikole Lynn4 years ago in FYI
10 Ways To Add Vintage Boho Decor To Any Home
Need some inspiration to create a free-spirited, world traveler, Stevie Nicks-inspired nook? Getting the vintage boho style is all about unique finds and cozy decor. All that's needed is a savvy eye and a few eclectic sources like Goodwill, globe-trotting adventures, and weekend trips to the woods.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in Lifehack
Was Cleopatra a Murderer?
Who Was Cleopatra? Cleopatra was the last ruler of ancient Egypt. Of the many things speculated about Cleopatra, perhaps the most sensitive issue as of late is her origin story. Some scholars debate that Cleopatra was not Egyptian. Cleopatra's mother's lineage is unknown. Cleopatra's father, Ptolemy XII, hailed from a long line of Macedonian Greeks who ruled Egypt for over 300 years. There are theories that she adopted Egyptian customs and learned the Egyptian language because an Egyptian mother taught her. No matter her heritage, she is still the Egyptian queen we remember most today.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in FYI
Mysteries of Tutankhamun's Tomb. Top Story - June 2021.
Was there a curse? Howard Carter wasn't expecting to deal with an ancient curse when he discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. Joining Carter was amateur Egyptologist Lord Carnarvon, who was funding the project. The pair were the first to enter the burial chamber hidden away at the end of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. What they discovered was ancient wealth beyond any archaeological discovery to date.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in FYI
Cards for a Cause. Top Story - May 2021.
It was a day like any other, and I was online watching YouTube when an ad for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital started playing. I usually skip past the ads, but this one had me hooked. The story was so sad, and I was bawling by the end. I wanted to donate money, but being on a tight budget and already at my max for charity donations, I googled: "how to help children's hospitals." There had to be something I could do to help, and I wasn't close enough to volunteer. That's when I found Cards for Hospitalized Kids!
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in Motivation
Hatshepsut: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh
In Libya, a man named Herodotus recorded the tales of tribes dotting the desert. Among the Bedouin campfires drinking spicy mint tea, he learned their stories and customs. After desert winds blew into every fold of his garments and his inkpot grew thick with sand, he ventured into the land of the ancient river. This river was a wide ribbon of water, cutting through the desert. The language was like a distant song he dreamed but could not speak. Herodotus was easily distracted. A long journey, the desert, and determination can do that to a man.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in FYI
Under Western Skies
I spent most of my childhood in Eastern Wyoming, where the cattle outnumber people, the snow comes down horizontal, and coal mining is a way of life. It's taken me several years to appreciate this rough lifestyle. I'm in awe of those who still live in my hometown, battling the unforgiving Powder River Basin winters, the boom/bust economy, and the hard choices that stem from the loneliness geography can create.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in Wander
What Did The Ancient Egyptians Eat?
"Honey! Pick up some bread on your way home from work on the pyramid tonight!" is a phrase you might've heard 4,000 years ago along the banks of the Nile. In ancient Egypt, everyone ate well. However, if you had more wealth, you ate better. Here's a grocery list of foods from ancient Egypt.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in Feast
Does Your Cat Do This Too?
Bella was one of two kittens in a cardboard box in the park. Her sister, a tabby I named Stella, was the cat I chose, but I knew they were both coming home with me the minute I held Bella. I was a sucker, but it didn't matter. I had room in my heart for both. Having lost my 13-year-old cat, I was finally ready for a new pet, and I just knew that two would be a whole different experience.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in Petlife
