The 'elegant' face of an ancient Egyptian priestess whose singing was said to be able to calm the gods can be seen for the ...

A long-lost city dating back some 2,400 years has been discovered next to a temple dedicated to the ancient Egyptian cobra ...

In Greek mythology, Oceanids, or water nymphs are most commonly associated with water. They are daughters of Titans, the ...

They've been hidden for more than 3,000 years, well before the time of Jesus Christ. But now, remarkable new excavations finally uncover three long-lost tombs from ancient Egypt.

However, over time and with advances in research, the theory emerged that the sanctuary might have been dedicated to Osiris, the Egyptian god of life, death, and resurrection. This hypothesis is based ...

Tetinebefou’s official title was the “conjurer of the goddess Serqet,” the Egyptian Goddess of scorpions who protected those suffering from poisonous bites and stings.

Since Serket is the goddess of venomous creatures, scientists believe that Teti Neb Fu was an expert in treating venomous bites or stings. A line of hieroglyphics in Teti Neb Fu’s tomb.

In Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses could transform into animals, but only one, Bastet, goddess of home and fertility, was believed to be able to take on the form of a cat.

The mention of ancient Egypt usually conjures images of colossal pyramids and precious, golden tombs. But as with most civilisations, the invisible world of infectious disease underpinned life and ...

The iconic prize was designed almost a century ago by MGM art director Cedric Gibbons, and bears a striking resemblance to ancient depictions of Ptah, the Egyptian god of artists and craftsmen.

We all know the Bible was not written on a blank slate. It records for us the life and times of ancient people who were embedded in a unique historical and cultural context, which was influenced ...

In various mythologies, Gods of Death hold a compelling and often feared significance. In Hinduism, Yama, the righteous lord of death, navigates souls to the afterlife. Greek mythology features ...