Claudine Cassar began her professional journey in business, earning a BSc in Business and Computing from the University of Malta, followed by an MSc in International Marketing from the University of Strathclyde and an MPhil in Innovation from Maastricht Business School. At the age of 23, she founded her first company, which she successfully sold to Deloitte 17 years later.
At 45, Claudine made a bold career shift, returning to university to pursue a degree in Anthropology. Three years later, she graduated with a BA (Hons) in Anthropological Sciences from the University of Malta.
In 2022, she published her debut book, “The Battle for Sicily’s Soul“, which describes the history of the Sicilian Mafia from its beginnings in the 1800s to the present day and provides an in-depth look at the impact that Cosa Nostra has had on the Sicily’s culture and society.
Articles by Claudine Cassar
The Egyptian Gods of Love: Hathor and Isis in Ancient Egyptian Mythology
The Egyptian gods Hathor and Isis, embody different aspects of love, fertility, and protection, weaving a complex narrative of divine influence in both the earthly and heavenly realms.
The God Bes: The Joyful Dwarf Deity in Ancient Egyptian Culture
With a visage often depicted in a wide, infectious grin and a posture ready for merrymaking, Bes was an icon of pure joy.
The Egyptian Sky Goddess Nut: Myth and Symbolism
In the pantheon of ancient Egyptian deities, few are as visually striking and rich in symbolism as Nut, the goddess of the sky.
The Warrior Goddess: Neith in Ancient Egyptian Mythology
In ancient Egyptian cosmogony, the warrior goddess Neith emerges as a primordial force closely associated with the waters of creation.
From Emmer Seed to Loaf: The History of Ancient Egyptian Bread
The significance of bread in ancient Egypt extended beyond mere sustenance, with religious and cultural connotations attached to its production and consumption.
The Ancient Egyptian Goddess Mut: The Maternal Power in Egyptian Mythology
The goddess Mut was the embodiment of maternal power, divine protection, and nurturing care in the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian mythology.
Hapi – The Androgynous Ancient Egyptian God of the Nile
The Ancient Egyptian god Hapi is often depicted as a deity with full breasts and a rounded belly, embodying a striking duality of masculine and feminine characteristics.
Inside the Pyramid of Djedefre: Secrets and Discoveries at Abu Rawash
The ancient site of Abu Rawash, located just north of Giza in Egypt, holds a significant historical and archaeological treasure – the Pyramid of Djedefre.
Meidum Pyramid: A unique blend of Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom Architectural Traditions
Meidum Pyramid, often referred to as the “Collapsed Pyramid” is situated around 100 kilometers south of Cairo.
The 42 Laws of Maat: The Moral Principles of the Ancient Egyptians
The 42 Laws of Maat, also referred to as the negative confessions or declarations of innocence, were the spiritual statutes by which every Egyptian aspired to live.
