During an excavation at a site believed to date back to the Greek-era near Alexandria, archaeologists uncovered a stunning ...

From hand-dyed eggs to whimsical tableware, Sham El-Nessim offers the perfect excuse to bring a burst of spring into your ...

The Eye of Horus was a key symbol in ancient Egypt. It appeared on amulets and in tombs. Egyptians believed it offered divine ...

Holy Monday is the first of the six weekdays leading up to Easter, called Great and Holy Week in the Christian world.

Rose tattoos for men encompass a wide range of styles and meanings, moving beyond traditional feminine associations. Read on ...

Easter, the greatest festival of the Christian church, com­memorates the resurrection of Jesus. It is a movable feast; that is, it is not always held on the same date. In AD 325 the church council of ...

Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is one of the most commonly known herbal remedies worldwide. Yet many people do not realize ...

Holy Week is the holiest week of the Greek Orthodox Church, symbolizing the passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The rest of the inner coffin was intricately painted in blue, green and red, and included flower and ... elsewhere in Egypt, and many were awarded plots of land. Public life was Greek-run, but ...

Egyptian paintings and carvings show ... 1905: Woman with a Sun-flower. The sunflower was a symbol of suffrage; Mary Cassatt depicts a mother urging her daughter to see herself as powerful.

Celebrate spring with exciting activities for Sham El Nessim, from picnics and crafts to cultural performances, perfect for ...

The Cartier exhibition at the V&A, which opens on 12 April, is a breathtaking collection of 350 exquisite pieces from the ...