A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force ...

“Although nearly 4,000 years old, our Egyptian carnelian falcon amulets are in excellent condition. This is testament to the incredible skill of ancient Egyptian artists who worked with semi ...

The 'Bashiri' mummy has captivated the minds of Egyptologists for more than a century, but no expert has ever dared to touch it. Scientists are working to unravel the mystery of who it is.

These are the Pyramid Texts - they are spells and incantations describing what ancient Egyptians believed happened to their king after death. They say he journeys upwards as a falcon, or is ...

Here’s what we loved at TEFAF Maastricht 2025 (on until 20 March), from surrealist Claude Lalanne’s daybed to Ancient ...

Dubbed the greatest art fair in the world, Tefaf, aka, the European Fine Arts Fair, in the charming history laden city of Maastricht is this week home to 273 galleries displaying over 7,000 years of ...

Although, admittedly, I am travelling in considerably more comfort and style than the ancient Egyptian rulers ... In Edfu, we visit the Temple of Horus. Named after the falcon god, everything inside ...

A deep dive into the Egyptian gods and goddesses (their characteristics, myths, and symbols) who held significant sway over ...

Egyptologists are hopeful that ongoing investigations using non-invasive techniques may finally uncover the identity of the Bashiri mummy, a century-old mystery of ancient Egypt, according to the ...

The Middle East has some of the most legendary animals—each with a whole personality. Think one of them matches yours?

Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city ...