King Tutankhamun Wore Stylish And Royal Sandals
When people talk about ancient Egypt, the first things that come to mind would probably be mummies and pyramids. While they were important aspects of the culture, there is more to that period than that. The sandals worn by King Tut show that Ancient Egyptians were a lot like us than we thought. They did not only wear footwear similar to what we use, but they were also very interested in fashion. Ancient footwear expert André Veldmeije explained, “When footwear is mentioned in general books if at all, it is usually noted that sandals were flimsy and most people were barefoot all the time. Moreover, they say there were only a few types of sandals. This is a misconception, probably based on artistic depictions alone. The variety of footwear is much greater than imagery suggests and even includes shoes that are never depicted; we only know them from the archaeological record.”
King Tutankhamun Wore Stylish And Royal Sandals
The Wreckage Of A Kittyhawk P-40 In The Sahara Desert
The Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk was like the British Tomahawk, the American fighter jet that debuted during the Second World War. The P-40 came with an Allison in-line piston engine that was able to go up to a speed of 378 miles per hour. It could achieve an altitude of 15,000 ft in only 6 minutes and 42 seconds. However, the range was only 240 miles, which meant that it mostly functioned as a defensive plane. In June 1942, the Kittyhawk flown by 24-year-old Flt. Sgt. Dennis Copping crashed in the North African desert, 200 miles away from the closest town. It remained there undisturbed until a Polish oil company worker found it in May 2012. Unfortunately, the fate of the pilot remains a mystery to this day.
The Wreckage Of A Kittyhawk P-40 In The Sahara Desert
