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In a Dutch museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.The exhibition had two aims, it added -- to "show and understand the depiction of ancient Egypt and the messages in music by black artists" and to "show what scientific, Egyptological research can tell us about ancient Egypt and Nubia."
In a Dutch museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.
The exhibition "Kemet Egypt in hip-hop, jazz, soul & funk" in Leiden seeks "to show and understand the depiction of ancient Egypt and the messages in music by black artists". Egyptian authorities says it desires to assimilate their historical heritage with U.S. black culture.
Didius Julianus was born to a rich influential family and became a famous warrior and politician. And then he bought the Roman Empire, but only ruled for 66 days!
The children know the man whose portrait hangs above their playroom door as Mister S or Mister Somerton. His real name remains a mystery more than 70 years after he was found dead in a smart brown suit on an Australian beach, a half-smoked cigarette resting on his collar.