Are hieroglyphs really as indecipherable as they look? Here is a primer on how to start interpreting these ancient motifs.

The 12 open galleries cover ancient Egyptian life from the prehistoric and early Dynasties to the Late Period. Each enormous room is carefully divided, loosely based on the themes of beliefs ...

Anyone who tried to rob a tomb was taking a big risk because both the ancient police and the law were ready to punish them.

Object Details Author Morley, Jacqueline James, John 1959- Salariya, David Notes AFA copy gift from Janet Stanley. Contents Time spiral -- back to the age of the ancient Egyptians -- Basic facts about ...

Restoration Brings Ancient Egyptian Temple to Life, Revealing Vibrant Colors and Gold A joint archeological mission revealed the original colors of the Edfu Temple, as well as never-before-seen ...

Hidden details of ancient Egyptian paintings from around 3,000 years ago have been revealed by researchers. A team of scientists used portable devices to perform chemical imaging on artworks in ...

Explore the timeless wisdom of ancient Egyptian beliefs on the afterlife in this evocative scene from The Bucket List. This ...

But while experts now know a fair amount about ancient Egyptian life, they still understand very little about the population’s genetic makeup.

In a recent study, my colleagues and I revealed extraordinary details about the final hours in the life of a crocodile that was mummified by the ancient Egyptian embalmers.

This week, take in the aroma of “the scent of eternal life,” encounter mysterious ancient hobbits, spy a “forest rodeo,” and more.