Eldest sons in top place This means that the Egyptian "eldest sons" held a great deal of power. "I sometimes say that Egypt was quite literally a patriarchy," says Van Gompel.

5,000-Year-Old Ancient Noblewoman Remains Found at Site Unfit for a Queen Peruvian remains of a ruler were unearthed at a former dump. The clothing and objects buried with the woman indicate high ...

Men and women beat their heads and breasts, poured dust on their hair, tore their clothing, rolled on the ground and bewailed their loss in a paroxysm of grief.

Contemplating the spectrum of contemporary clothing inspired by ancient Egypt is “like [looking into] a kaleidoscope,” Lisby says, as every designer interprets the civilization differently ...

There are so many things to see in Luxor, making this one of the most dynamic cities in all of Egypt. Don't miss out on Luxor!

The recent discovery of the grave of Pharaoh Thutmose II in Luxor brings to light crucial information on the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.

The unearthing of the tomb of ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II is being described as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent years.

This Is The Face Of Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Pharaoh Despite being one of the most famous pharaohs, Amenhotep III's mummy is one of the worst preserved.

Since the 19th century, a strain in Black American culture has claimed ancient Egypt as ancestor and inspiration. A fascination with that long-ago land has permeated Black art deeply enough to ...