“The wholesale mechanisation of modern life has increased uniformity a thousandfold. It is everywhere present, in habits, tastes, dress, thoughts and ideas. Its most concentrated dullness is “public opinion.” Few have the courage to stand out against it. He who refuses to submit is at once labelled “queer,” “different,” and decried as a disturbing element in the comfortable stagnancy of modern life.”
— Emma Goldman, “The Individual, Society and the State” (via philosophybits)
The mummy of King Tut’s great grandfather, Yuya, is a stunning example of ancient Egyptian embalming. He and his wife were probably between 50 and 60 years old at the time of death. Like her husband,
Tjuyu
was identified by inscriptions on funerary equipment. Hieroglyphs spell out her name and titles, which include dresser to the king, Chantress of the god Amun, and Lady of the Harem of the god Min.
