An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth.

The discovery of Libyan Desert Glass in King Tutankhamun's tomb unveils a fascinating link between ancient Egyptian artistry ...

Bakers used to be fined if their loaves were underweight so they added an extra loaf to every dozen, hence the term “Baker’s ...

One of the most famous tombs in all of Egypt was holding a family secret: another body.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a collection of remarkable architectural achievements, have long captivated the ...

Egyptologist Huub Pragt and Smithsonian Journeys traveler Kellie Mecham share first impressions from their visit to the ...

Archaeologists uncover a 3,900-year-old tomb of Priestess Idi in Asyut, Egypt, revealing stunning coffins and new insights ...

This symbol of royalty identified him as pharaoh even ... who published a theory suggesting that certain ancient Egyptian ...

The mask’s design anomaly lies in the small earring holes, a detail rarely seen in artifacts meant for male Egyptian rulers.

origins and any markings of symbols that may shed light on the region’s past. The Museum Directorate plans to conduct a full ...