Researchers analyzing an extremely rare Egyptian alabastron inscribed with the name of Persian ruler Xerxes I have discovered traces of opium within the ancient vessel, suggesting that the narcotic ...

Tutankhamun's tomb collapse risk grows as cracks, fungi, and humidity threaten the ancient site, prompting urgent expert warnings.

From colossal sarcophagi to delicate Greek pottery, Kayleigh guides viewers through the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden.

A disaster could strike at any moment, and if the Valley of the Kings is to be preserved, action must be taken before it is ...

Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted some 3,000 years; the show, which runs into January, covers all periods and features ...

Experts warn structural damage, water infiltration and fungi are accelerating the deterioration of the 3,300-year-old burial ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open in its entirety — from pyramid views to Tutankhamun’s treasures, here’s what you can ...

Maynard Owen Williams was National Geographic's first foreign correspondent, and in 1923 he was on hand for an event the ...

Renowned Egyptologist Professor Joanne Fletcher explores the life of the most famous pharaoh - Tutankhamun. Jo has curated a very special exhibition in her hometown, Barnsley, not only to celebrate ...

Here’s how it works. King Tutankhamun, whose burial mask is seen here, ruled ancient Egypt toward the beginning of the New Kingdom. But how much do you know about him, really? (Image credit: ...