A newly discovered tomb in Abydos, Egypt, may belong to a forgotten king from the little-known Abydos Dynasty and is helping archaeologists uncover a missing part of ancient Egyptian history.

DNA explains the enigma of the culture that painted swimmers and hippos in the middle of the desert thousands of years ago ...

Since the late 1800s, women have studied Ancient Egypt, but it wasn't always easy to enter the profession. Here are 8 trailblazers who led the way.

New Greek and Roman archaeological discoveries including a funerary building, portraits, mummies, and statues were made in Fayoum, Egypt.

Archaeologists discovered the tomb of an unknown pharaoh from a tumultuous, war-ridden era of ancient Egypt. Now they're ...

Fitr, the art of applying henna holds a place of deep cultural and spiritual significance. For generations, women have ...

I went to Boston by myself last weekend for a family gathering, and on the way there, I felt as if I was on some kind of magical trek. The sun was shining, the flight was on time and we didn’t crash.

Oxford is home to glorious architecture and steeped in history – from hidden gems such as the Ashmolean Museum and Hinksey Heights Nature Reserve.

A new study underscores the ubiquity of pleasant smells attached to commonly displayed objects, like sarcophagi and wrappings used in mummified remains.

This might sound harsh, but The Mummy is, without question, the weakest overall franchise when we’re talking about the ...

At the site of Tombos, archaeologists have found that less-affluent laborers may be buried with upper-class people in pyramid ...

The blue lotus, a captivating water lily entwined with Egyptian mythology, has long dazzled archaeologists and historians.