An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...

Cats are reverently depicted throughout thousands of years of ancient Egyptian art, not just as helpful rat catchers, but as beloved companions and lifelong friends.

The fascination and reverence that the Ancient Egyptians held for cats can be seen in the statues, paintings, and mummies that are still found today. These are the 7 Egyptian breeds we still have ...

A rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may depict a rare example of an elite individual from the First Dynasty, shedding light on the formation of the ancient Egyptian state.

This Ancient Egyptian bronze statue from the Ptolemaic era once contained a mummified cat!

Human History X-Ray Imaging Reveals Hidden ‘First Drafts’ in Ancient Egyptian Paintings Chemical imaging of 3,100-year-old artwork is showing how ancient artists revised their work.

While Ancient Egyptians adored many animals, cats clearly reigned supreme. Indeed, elegant feline forms appear throughout ...

Science Magazine - Ancient Egyptians may have given cats the personality to conquer the world Howstuffworks - Ancient Egyptians believed cats had 'divine energy' ...

From Egypt to China, the history of cats reveals these furry companions have been an important fixture in the lives of many ancient peoples.

In ancient Egypt, cats were not just pets; they were almost royalty. These furry friends played a starring role in Egyptian culture, earning a level of respect that modern-day cat lovers can only ...

Traces of psychotropic drugs, human blood, and bodily fluids were found in a tiny mug in the shape of the Egyptian god Bes in the Tampa Museum of Art.