The papyrus or papyrus It is the writing surface manufactured by the ancient Egyptians by the stem of these aquatic ...

Oldest gym membership written in Greek on papyrus 1,800 years ago reveals structured athletic life in Roman Egypt.

The power of Ramses III spread over key routes and was marked by rock inscriptions in his name—one has been found in Wadi Rum ...

In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses the raw material of his practice: a five-foot-long, two-inch-thick plank of ...

Nearly 200 years ago, a 3,300-year-old obelisk from Egypt was gifted to France. It now stands in the heart of Paris at Place de la Concorde. Erected there in 1836, the monument, originally from Luxor, ...

According to Egyptian mythology, Horus was the son of Osiris, the god of the underworld. Horus fought his uncle Seth to see who would be ruler of Egypt. During the fight, Seth mut ...

Whether created by ancient Egyptian scribes, medieval monks, or Mayan priests, these 26 remarkable survivors have endured ...

Whether it’s the crispy bite of a proper ta’ameya, the warm chaos of a perfectly layered koshari, or a boutique that knows how to say ya gameel in handbag form, Dubai has plenty of ways to channel the ...

Photos supplied The new Egyptian Museum – officially known as The Grand Egyptian Museum – is definitely very grand, reports east Auckland writer ROBYN YOUSEF. It’s been built in alignment with the ...

Born in Suez in 1964, Zaki has gained global recognition for his sculptures and installations, which draw inspiration from ancient Egyptian art, Italian Renaissance traditions, and the modernist ...