𓋹Symbols
What Does the Ankh Symbol Mean in Egyptian Hieroglyphics?
The ankh is the most recognisable hieroglyph in the world, but most people get its meaning wrong. Here's what it actually meant to the ancient Egyptians.
April 2026Read article →
The Scribe's Journal
Articles on hieroglyphics, ancient Egyptian culture, and the art of deciphering the world's oldest writing system.
𓏛Guide
How to Learn Hieroglyphics Online
A practical, opinionated guide to learning ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics online in 2026: the best resources, the right order, and the mistakes to avoid.
April 2026Read article →
𓂋Opinion
Should I Learn Hieroglyphics?
If you've ever wondered whether learning hieroglyphics is worth the effort, here's my honest take after diving into the ancient Egyptian writing system myself.
April 2026Read article →
𓋹Motivation
Why to Learn Hieroglyphics
From unlocking 3,000 years of history to training your brain in entirely new ways, here are the reasons I believe learning hieroglyphics is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
April 2026Read article →
𓋴History
How the Rosetta Stone Changed Everything
Discovered in 1799, the Rosetta Stone unlocked 3,000 years of Egyptian history. Here's how one slab of granodiorite transformed our understanding of the ancient world.
March 2026Read article →
𓂀Beginner
5 Hieroglyphs You Already Know
From the ankh to the Eye of Horus, many hieroglyphic symbols live on in modern culture. Discover their original meanings in ancient Egypt.
March 2026Read article →
𓇳Tutorial
Reading Your First Cartouche: A Step-by-Step Guide
Royal cartouches are the oval enclosures that surround pharaoh names. Learn how to identify and decode them, starting with Tutankhamun and Cleopatra.
February 2026Read article →
𓁐Culture
The Scribes: Egypt's Most Powerful Class
Only about 1% of ancient Egyptians could read and write. Explore how scribes were trained, what their daily work looked like, and why literacy meant power in the ancient world.
February 2026Read article →
𓏏History
Hieroglyphs vs. Hieratic vs. Demotic: Egypt's Three Scripts
Ancient Egypt had three writing systems, not one. Understand the differences between formal hieroglyphs, the cursive hieratic script, and the simplified demotic writing.
January 2026Read article →
𓆣Advanced
The Book of the Dead: A Reader's Guide
Far more than a single book, the Book of the Dead was a collection of funerary spells unique to each owner. Here's what you need to know before diving into these ancient texts.
January 2026Read article →