The seized items include a funerary statue valued at $6 million that likely came from an archaeological site near the ancient ...

Explore how the mighty 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt — born from non-royal roots and soaring to its greatest height under ...

In the slaveholding South, ancient Egypt and its pharaohs became a way to justify slavery. For abolitionists and African Americans, biblical Egypt served as a symbol of bondage and liberation.

According to research published in Nature's npj Heritage Science journal, Professor Sayed Hemeda of Cairo University's Department of Preservation of Architectural Heritage has identified structural ...

Ancient Egyptian art often shows men with bald or shaved heads, but this was not a sign of age or illness. It symbolized ...

Halloween-themed program at Biddle House explores toxic herbs, ancient rituals, and the women behind the lore.

Most comprehensive study of the temple complex and its surrounding land and water scapes identifies the earliest period of ...

A new Met exhibit, "Divine Egypt," showcases more than 200 artifacts and focuses on the profound roles of deities like Anubis ...

State crisis managers say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for preparedness and funding delays tied to litigation are ...

Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted some 3,000 years; the show, which runs into January, covers all periods and features ...

The ruins of Byzantine culture in Constantinople in today's Istanbul remind the world of the great Byzantine Empire of ...