A beaded Egyptian wig that would probably have belonged to a wealthier person. The poor would have owned wigs made of real human hair.
Egyptians of both sexes wore makeup - it helped prevent eye infections.
Egyptian workers organized the first known labor strike, under the rule of Ramses III.
King Tut's reign was unremarkable - he's only famous for his ornate tomb, which was full of beautiful artifacts.
Many poor ancient Egyptians had bad teeth from eating rough bread for every meal.
Ramses the Great had eight official wives.
A pharaoh would never let his hair be seen; his head was always covered with a headdress or crown.
Cleopatra was part of a long line of Greek Macedonians and wasn't actually from Egyptian descent, though she was born in Alexandria and could speak the language.
Many people in ancient Egypt had shaved heads; adults wore wigs when they went out, but it was too hot to work in those during the day.
Ancient Egyptians were fond of board games, a popular one being "Senet." Paintings depict Queen Nefertari playing Senet, and King Tut even had the game board buried with him in his tomb.