Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...

The ibis is rescued from its derogatory status as a “bin chicken” and brought into proximity with Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom and writing, and the bronze-wing creator pigeon, Marnpi, of ...

Which would you prefer? Eternal life or unlimited wealth? How about both? For that, you need The Philosopher's Stone: known throughout the history of alchemy as a substance that can turn base metals ...

From the banks of the Nile to grand temples, Sobek inspired awe and fear as the crocodile god of ancient Egypt. This breakdown reveals how he embodied strength, fertility, and military might, while ...

A rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may depict a rare example of an elite individual from the First Dynasty, shedding light on the formation of the ancient Egyptian state.

As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy ...

The 'elegant' face of an ancient Egyptian priestess whose singing was said to be able to calm the gods can be seen for the first time in 2,800 years.

Scientists Have Sequenced an Ancient Egyptian Skeleton’s Entire Genome for the Very First Time. Here’s What They Found Dating back more than 4,500 years, the skeleton belonged to a middle-aged ...

Face of ancient Egypt priestess 'who calmed the Gods' seen for first time in 2,800 years Meresamun is believed to have come from an elite Thebes family and was probably trained for her role by her ...

Examine how access to Egyptian innovations, produce and skills shaped the course of Greek history.