If the ancient Egyptians had published a daily newspaper, it might look like this.

Soaring success! -- Egypt reunited -- Hyksos hammered -- Queen rocks nation -- Crazy king causes chaos -- Boy-king dies -- The final farewell -- Murder foiled! -- Political pages -- Tax review -- Business news -- The Nile : special report -- Farming news -- Religious news -- Science pages -- Building news -- Craft pages -- Leisure pages -- Feasts & fashion -- Family life -- Property page -- Time line.