The 3,900-year-old tomb of priestess Idy is revealing new insights into women’s roles in Egypt’s Middle Kingdom.

One afternoon, Jack and Mary, who are siblings, were on their way home on Nathan Road. Suddenly, Jack kicked something, and ...

The sole caretaker of the pyramids at Meroë, a former capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kush ... tourists to see the carvings ...

Researchers have discovered earliest evidence of humans modifying livestock horns after unearthing six sheep skulls dating ...

Ancient Egypt is one of the world's most iconic civilizations, known for its awe-inspiring achievements and innovations.

Scans of mummies at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History uncovered new details about how they were prepared for the afterlife and helped solve a baffling mystery.

More than a decade ago, archaeologists began to excavate one of the world’s oldest Christian churches in the middle of a ...

Ancient Egyptian decor is characterized by its vibrant and bold color palette. Think deep blues (representing the Nile), ...

Italian researchers suggest that symbols from the oldest writing system in the world may have come directly from cylinder ...

Avian enthusiast Emil Schachtzabel (1850-1941) was fascinated by the wide variety of hybrid pigeon breeds that fanciers ...

The 4,500-year-old pyramids of Giza are the backdrop for "Forever Is Now," which features sculptures, installations and ...