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Here we delve inside Egypt's pyramids to reveal their many treasures and secrets, while also shining a light on Egypt's ancient royal tombs.

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In Egyptian mythology, the sun god often appears in serpent form ... especially when engaging in outdoor activities or when using metal tools. Some believe that those born the current zodiac year can ...

Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin throughout the programme, plus up to three additional languages chosen from a wide selection including Akkadian, Aramaic, Egyptian ... collections in ...

Malcolm Weale was in a farmer's field with his metal detector when he unearthed a tiny and dirt-covered object.

Gopinath Sahoo — Gopinath Heritage Museum of Brass and Bell Metal Crats and Neglected Arts, Bhubaneswar. Each item gives a peek into the lives of Odias, from serving food to storing betel or ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum spans an astonishing 500,000 square meters, twice the size of the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse.

The minister directed the importance of starting work on promoting each the NMEC, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir by focusing on the attractions of each museum. During the ...

A former British Museum employee has been arrested after allegedly breaking in and shutting down the museum's security and IT systems. The person - who had recently been fired - "trespassed" at ...

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of metal detectorist George Powell who stole a hoard of gold coins and jewellery valued at £3 million. The museum says capacity is limited, with members ...