The ancient Egyptians believed that illness and disease had both natural and supernatural causes, which were controlled by the gods. Prevention and treatment of illness and disease therefore included ...

Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting story of her ascent from the realm of death toward the light of Re.

Worshipped for her grace and power, Bastet was more than a cat goddess — she was Egypt’s divine protector, blending love, music, and ferocity ...

A new documentary by Curtis Ryan Woodside, and co-produced by Egyptologists Dr. Zahi Hawass and Sofia Aziz - challenges modern preconceptions on one of Egypt’s most prolific leaders.

Minoan Genii are mythological creatures influenced by Egyptian deities, showing how Bronze Age Mediterranean civilizations ...

To celebrate the launch of the new home goods brand Anut, its founder hosted dinner and dancing at one of Egypt’s most ...

"South of the Great Temple of Amun (Amon) is the precinct of Amun's consort, Mut. Mostly destroyed, the compound contains the remains of the temple of Mut itself, a sacred lake -the isheru- , and ...

In the Egyptian city of Esna, a highly decorated entrance hall completed during the mid-third century a.d. is the only surviving part of a temple dedicated to the creator god Khnum. Some 100 major ...

Archaeologists diving off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old "pleasure barge" from the time of the Ptolemaic period. When you purchase through links on our ...

The meticulous five-year cleaning process even involved toothpicks. The restoration provides key insights into how ancient Egypt celebrated New Year’s Day. Two millennia of soot and grime were cleaned ...