Curious Facts
The ancient Egyptians wore a black 'eye-liner' in order to protect from the sun's glare off the desert sand.
In ancient Egypt, the punishment for killing a cat was death. This was because they believed that all cats were descended from the goddess Bast and were therefore holy animals. When the family's cat died, the ancient Egyptians would shave their eyebrows as a sign of respect.
In ancient Egypt, the punishment for killing a cat was death. This was because they believed that all cats were descended from the goddess Bast and were therefore holy animals. When the family's cat died, the ancient Egyptians would shave their eyebrows as a sign of respect.