Dive into the world of ancient Egyptian religion through Seti I’s sarcophagus, featuring the full text of the Book of the Gates, intricate hieroglyphs, and symbols of the afterlife. Discover how these ...

Exclusive: Zahi Hawass opens up about his new documentary, the latest discoveries changing what we understand about the ...

Like some misleading, clickbait title from the 19th century, Cleopatra’s Needles have no connection to the legendary queen.

In the 19th century, preserved bodies were not only ceremonially unveiled; owning one became a status symbol. “It would be ...

Nyuserre valley temple discovered in Abusir is a monumental complex next to the river that is dedicated to the Sun god, Ra.

An Egyptologist deciphers secret messages hidden for 3,000 years in the Luxor obelisk that millions see every day.

Historic Siwa is full of natural wonders, from the endless bluffs of the desert to the salt lakes and spring-fed pools framed by date palms.

The life of Gaius Cornelius Gallus (ca. 70–27 BCE) shows what happened to politicians in ancient Rome who fell out of favor ...

Satanic statues, grisly executions and forbidden spells haunt the streets of this otherwise charming and elegant destination.

Pharaoh throughout the Egypt's wonderful decades, Queen Ramses II dependent a lot more monuments and you can sired more ...

In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the most mysterious and ...