Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments, ...

Herodotus, often called the "Father of History," once emphasized the critical role rivers played in the development of civilizations. Among these rivers, none were more important to ancient ...

The bracelet belonged to Pharaoh Amenemope, who reigned about 3,000 years ago. Four suspects have been arrested, the Interior ...

The burial chamber most likely belonged to a ruler in a line of kings once lost to history, researchers said. “It’s a new chapter in investigating this dynasty,” one noted. By Alan Yuhas ...

The Nile is not simply a river. It is the bloodstream of civilizations, the silent architect of kingdoms, and the eternal witness to humanity’s rise along its ...

The bracelet, which has been described as a golden band embellished with "spherical lapis lazuli beads," belonged to King ...

Analysis - A group of scientists has sequenced the genome of a man who was buried in Egypt around 4,500 years ago. The study offers rare insight into the genetic ancestry of early Egyptians and ...

Africa hosts some of the most fascinating ancient labyrinths in the world, promising exhilarating adventures for those brave ...

An insightful guide to the rich and diverse cuisine of Egypt, timed perfectly with the royal visit of King Felipe and Queen ...

Here's how artists and designers have borrowed from the ancient civilization's rich visual vocabulary. A recreation of King Tutankhamun's death mask, on view at "Tutankhamun - His Tomb and his ...

An examination of charring on skeletons showed signs they had been exposed to low heat over long periods of time, which would ...