The Technology of Perfume-Making in Ancient Egypt — Online Class with Dora Goldsmith

Step inside the perfume workshops of ancient Egypt with Egyptologist and experimental archaeologist Dora Goldsmith. This three-hour online class explores the methods, materials, and tools ancient Egyptian perfumers used to transform raw ingredients into scent. Drawing on perfume recipes and tomb paintings, Dora examines how fragrances were captured, blended, colored, and applied—and separates historical evidence from common myths. Explore workshop equipment, working conditions, and the division of labor, then meet the perfumers as individuals through their careers, family correspondence, and personal lives. - Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 - Duration: 3 hours - Start times: 12 noon US Eastern / 9 a.m. US Pacific / 5 p.m. UK / 6 p.m. Germany - Location: Online via Zoom This is a digital ticket for the online class. No physical item will be shipped. Dora’s optional Kyphi Kit is sold separately and is not included in admission.