The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.

Judaism teaches that speech is a form of resistance. We must defend free expression, even for those we disagree with.

A major anniversary makes this the perfect time to discover Egypt's ancient treasures for yourself.

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Greek sources portrayed the Achaemenid kings, as indulgent and ruthless—all but Cyrus II. Why was this enemy ruler the only ...

Mohamed Ismail Khaled said the Ramesseum was both a temple and a hub for redistributing goods, helping locals—especially ...

Fela Kuti is renowned as the innovator of Afrobeat, a creative blend of his native West African music, James Brown funk, and big horn jazz rhythms that were meant for more than just jump up dance and ...

The first part – la, or ra in Japanese – signifies respect to the gods; this plays neatly into the influence of religion that ...

Shepseskaf's decision to build a mastaba instead of a pyramid has puzzled archaeologists for centuries, as it marked a ...

The rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and ...

New research says that a rare solar eclipse in 2471 B.C. may have sparked ancient Egypt's surprising shift away from sun ...

The major world religions emerged between approximately 600 BCE and 611 CE, with Judaism being the first, followed by Christianity and concluding with Islam, ...