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Ancient & History Science

The science hiding in history

Hands-on science kids actually DO — not just watch

The science hiding in history

Try These Crazy Experiments

Tutankhamun's golden funerary mask displayed in a museum, representing one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history.
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Tutankhamun's Mystery Powders

Can you solve the mystery of Tutankhamun's ancient powders?

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9-12 yrs

Stage 2-3

Medium

Four mysterious powders. One ancient tomb. Can you solve the mystery like a real archaeologist?

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Child writing a hidden lemon juice message on paper by heating it near a lamp,
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Hidden Messages

Can you write a message only science can reveal?

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5-12 yrs

Stage 2-3

Easy

Ancient Greeks used it. The chemistry is sitting in your kitchen.

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Apple slice or chicken piece buried in salt in a sealed container alongside a control sample in open air, to demonstrate salt preservation by dehydration.
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The Mummy Maker

Can you preserve an apple like an Egyptian mummy?

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9-12 yrs

Stage 2-3

Easy

A 3,000-year-old Egyptian method. A handful of salt. Something in your fridge right now.

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