Another common misconception about ancient Egypt thanks to Hollywood is that all Egyptians were mummified and placed in ...

Hieroglyphs are pictures used as signs in writing. When standing before an ancient tablet in a museum or visiting an Egyptian monument, we marvel at this unique writing and puzzle over its meaning.

A finger-sized clay cylinder from a tomb in northern Syria appears to be the oldest example of writing using an alphabet ...

The Rosetta Stone is famous around the world for having served as the key to deciphering the ancient Egyptian language and hieroglyphic script. The largest Egyptian sculpture in the British Museum ...

The modern city of Luxor, known in the ancient world as Thebes, has one of the largest concentrations of ancient monuments in ...

I'm actually a dog person, but I have two cats because they are easier to manage with my hectic schedule. So, I guess now I'm ...

Archaeologists have unearthed ancient remains of Egyptian barracks in Alexandria. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

Ancient Egypt is one of the world's most iconic civilizations, known for its awe-inspiring achievements and innovations.

Egyptologist Huub Pragt and Smithsonian Journeys traveler Kellie Mecham share first impressions from their visit to the ...

Although far from the oldest writing we have found, these cylinders are 500 years older than any previously known example of alphabetic script, if that is indeed what they carry.

One afternoon, Jack and Mary, who are siblings, were on their way home on Nathan Road. Suddenly, Jack kicked something, and ...

Rob Sillevis explores joint manipulation, a hands-on therapeutic technique designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, ...