A rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may depict a rare example of an elite individual from the First Dynasty, shedding light on the formation of the ancient Egyptian state.

With a blend of opulence and intellectual inquiry, the show balances spectacle with historical and artistic depth.

Throughout history, big cats have left an indelible mark on the cultures and beliefs of ancient civilizations across the globe. Revered for their strength, beauty, and mystique, these majestic ...

In Egyptian mythology, Horus, son of Osiris, lost his left eye during a battle with Seth for the throne of Egypt. Thoth, the god of wisdom, restored it, transforming this eye into a symbol of healing ...

Archaeologists confronted by a false door at an excavation site were stunned to find that it led to the tomb of Egyptian royalty.

Archaeologists were amazed to discover that a false door at an excavation site led to the tomb of Egyptian royalty, per the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

The color red on the lips has been a powerful symbol throughout history, evolving from a sign of rebellion and even immorality to becoming an icon of femininity, confidence, and empowerment. Today, ...

ANTY’s new jewelry collection reimagines talismans rooted in Egyptian symbolism. “Every piece in this collection represents a dialogue between past and present. I wanted to transform the profound ...

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Lions have long been symbols of royalty across the world. In India, kings sat on lion thrones (simha-asana) and Durga, the patron ...

Many pet owners may treat their cats as royalty, but the ancient Egyptians went one step further: They looked to felines as symbols of divinity. To honor this history, the Shanghai Museum in China ...

Jewelry fascinates every woman on the planet. However, it was a symbol of power, luck, and protection in the ancient Egyptian period. The jewelry in those times was boldly carved with symbols that ...

The third and final symbol that appeared frequently on Near Eastern seals was the winged disk. Again, the frequency with which this symbol appears can be credited in part to the ubiquity of Assyrian ...