American writers misleadingly interpreted Egypt's past to argue that slavery was a divinely sanctioned institution ...

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, ...

New scientific work is quietly redrawing the master timeline of ancient Egypt, shifting key dynasties and even the start of the New Kingdom by decades. By combining cutting edge radiocarbon analysis ...

From the stone that unlocked hieroglyphics to towering statues and eerie mummies, the British Museum’s Ancient Egypt collection is a must-see for history lovers. ByDavid Nikel, Senior Contributor.

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 ...

Several tombs in the necropolises of Egypt depict figures dancing across the walls and playing instruments. But when Egyptologists took a closer look, they were able to piece together how the art form ...