He was a friend of Xenophon — who was his best biographer — and an extraordinary military commander whose abilities helped ...

How would a New York Times obituary writer measure up to the scribes of the Book of the Dead? He found out at the Brooklyn Museum.

In June 2025, Sherrod and her husband, Married to Real Estate co-star Mike Jackson, revealed that HGTV had canceled their ...

An ancient book about Roman emperors has become a modern bestseller, captivating readers with its timeless stories of power ...

The Obamas’ 2017 White House farewell party and Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s wedding were both a last dance before the world ...

Egyptian weddings are a beautiful blend of ancient customs and modern practices, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the country ...

Royal succession in ancient Egypt followed complex rules shaped by lineage, marriage, and divine legitimacy. Inscriptions, DNA evidence, and burial records reveal how bloodlines were preserved, ...

When Ramesses II was still young, he met Nefertari, a woman who would rise from noble origins to become Egypt’s Great Royal Wife. Celebrated for her intelligence, education, and commanding presence, ...

An Italian archaeological mission has discovered the remains of a sun temple belonging to an ancient Egyptian king near Cairo, the Egyptian antiquities ministry said. The temple of King Nyuserre is ...

A new radiocarbon study has clarified the timing of the colossal Thera eruption, placing it before Egypt’s New Kingdom. Researchers analyzed artifacts tied to Pharaoh Ahmose, gaining rare access to ...

Scientists have found traces of ancient opiates in the residue lining an Egyptian alabaster vase, indicating that opiate use was woven into the fabric of the culture. And the Egyptians didn’t just ...