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Bastet is the Egyptian goddess of the home, domesticity, women's secrets, cats, fertility, and childbirth. She protected the home from evil spirits and disease, especially diseases associated with women and children. As with many Egyptian deities, she also played a role in the afterlife as a guide and helper to the dead although this was not one of her primary duties. She was the daughter of the sun god Ra and is associated with the concept of the Eye of Ra (the all-seeing eye) and the Distant Goddess (a female deity who leaves Ra and returns to bring transfromation. . #bastet #ancientegypt #blackhistory #museum #library #goddess #cat #mysteriesatthemuseum

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States and has actually been an African American tradition since the late 19th century. Philadelphia’s Juneteenth celebration will be held on June 22, 2019 and includes a parade going down 52nd Street. . #juneteenth #africanamerican #africanamericanhistory #slavery #philadelphia #museum #library

The weather is looking perfect for Kennett Square's Juneteenth Celebration tomorrow. Be sure to stop by the KURC Pop-Up Museum while you're there. It'll be fun for the whole family!

Standing - striding figure of Nefertiti. New empire, 18th dynasty. . #nefertiti #nofretete #ancientegypt #neuesmuseum #berlin #ancienthistory #egypt #africa #museum