LITERATURE

BOOKS

The Egyptian by Mika Waltari (1945)

A sweeping historical novel following Sinuhe, a physician who lives through the reign of Akhenaten and the upheaval of Egypt's religious revolution.

Widely regarded as a classic of historical fiction, it combines adventure, philosophy, and vivid depictions of the ancient world.

Nefertiti by Michelle Moran (2007)

This captivating novel follows Nefertiti and her younger sister as they navigate the dangerous world of Egypt's royal court during Akhenaten's reign. Blending history and drama, it offers an intimate portrait of one of the ancient world's most famous queens.

Ancient Egypt by Barry J. Kemp (1989)

A landmark introduction to ancient Egyptian civilization, exploring the society, culture, religion, and daily lives of its people. Kemp's accessible approach makes it one of the most respected and widely used books on Egyptology.

Chariots of the Gods? by Erich von Däniken (1968)

This controversial bestseller proposes that ancient civilizations may have received help from extraterrestrial visitors, pointing to monuments, myths, and archaeological mysteries as evidence. Though rejected by mainstream scholars, it remains one of the most influential books ever written on ancient mysteries.

Akhenaten: History, Fantasy and Ancient Egypt by Dominic Montserrat (2000)

An exploration of the life and legacy of Akhenaten, Egypt's most controversial pharaoh. Montserrat separates historical fact from centuries of myth and speculation surrounding the ruler and his religious revolution.

Ibiza Bohemian, Coffee Table Book (2017)

From roaring nightlife to peaceful yoga retreats, Ibiza’s hippie-chic. atmosphere is its hallmark. This quintessential Mediterranean hot spot in Spain has served as an escape for artists, creatives, and musicians alike for decades. It is a place to reinvent oneself, to walk the fine line between civilization and wilderness, and to discover bliss. Ibiza Bohemia is a travel coffee table book that explores the island’s scenic Balearic cliffs, its legendary cast of characters, and the archetypal interiors that define its signature style.

The Life Impossible: A Novel (2025)

When retired math teacher Grace Winters inherits a run-down house on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza from a long-lost friend, she sets off with no plan in search of answers. As she uncovers the mystery surrounding her friend's life and death, Grace discovers something far stranger than she imagined—and must confront her own past in the process. A moving story of mystery, hope, and the transformative power of new beginnings.

FILMS

Cleopatra (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1963)

The legendary Egyptian queen fights to preserve her kingdom and identity as political alliances—and a doomed romance with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony—pull her into the collapse of an empire.

The Ten Commandments (Cecil B. DeMille, 1956)

Raised as an Egyptian prince, Moses discovers his true heritage and leads the Hebrews out of slavery in one of cinema’s grandest biblical epics.

The Mummy (Stephen Sommers, 1999)

An adventurer accidentally awakens an ancient cursed priest, unleashing supernatural chaos across Egypt as he tries to stop the resurrected horror.

The Mummy (Karl Freund, 1932)

A resurrected ancient Egyptian priest searches modern times for his lost love, blurring the line between devotion and eternal curse.

Exodus: Gods and Kings (Ridley Scott, 2014)

Moses rises against Pharaoh Ramses, challenging the most powerful empire of the ancient world to free the enslaved Hebrews.

Stargate (Roland Emmerich, 1994)

A mysterious ancient device transports a team of explorers to a desert world where Egyptian gods are revealed to be alien rulers.

Agora (Alejandro Amenábar, 2009)

In Roman Alexandria, a philosopher struggles to preserve knowledge and reason as religious and political upheaval destroy the ancient world.

The Scorpion King (Chuck Russell, 2002)

A desert warrior rises against a tyrant king, forging his destiny in a mythic, loosely Egyptian-inspired world of war and prophecy.