Since the late 1800s, women have studied Ancient Egypt, but it wasn't always easy to enter the profession. Here are 8 trailblazers who led the way.

Since 1915, the mummified head of an ancient Egyptian woman has been stored ... and one of the most well-known Egyptologists of the 20th century. Either way, the head has stirred up a lot of ...

By the mid-20th century, however, tally was in decline. Foda credits a 1990 UNESCO initiative for helping revive the craft by training young women in Upper Egypt. "A key part of preservation is ...