by janecanapini | Oct 7, 2015 | Art, Egypt, France, Grownup Thoughts
I have never been to either the Lascaux caves or the Chauvet caves in France. And apparently, I never will. Discovered more than 50 years apart, in 1940 and 1994 respectively, these two caves have several very important things in common: both are sacred, ancient sites...
by janecanapini | Jan 13, 2015 | Attractions, Austria, Colombia, Egypt, Peru
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but I definitely have a thing for gold. Especially when you see how incredibly versatile and beautiful it can be when worked by skilled artisans – both ancient and modern. Nothing else screams ‘luxe’ quite like...
by janecanapini | Feb 8, 2014 | Architecture, Art, Artefacts, Egypt
The Art: A treasured 1969 issue of National Geographic The Story: When I was 8 years old, I found this issue of National Geographic at the cottage where I spent every summer, and without knowing it then, the traveller in me was born. Reading about the temples at Abu...
by janecanapini | Mar 8, 2013 | Art, Artefacts, Egypt
The Art: A coverlet from the Tentmakers’ Bazaar in Cairo The Story: I think I put off going to Egypt for many years, despite my fascination with it, for one reason: I was intrigued with the world of ancient Egypt, a world that hadn’t existed for 5000+...
