An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...

Embalming, however, was not simply a practical method of preserving the human body but was part of a broader ritual and religious process. The methods of mummification or treatment of the dead body ...

The book is organized into three main sections, beginning with an exploration of the cultural, social, and religious context ... with and reimagined Ancient Egyptian art, history, and symbolism ...

A 2,000-year-old mug produces the first physical evidence that the ancient Egyptians ... for religious purposes, or in magic rituals,” Branko van Oppen, curator of Greek and Roman art at the ...

The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, ...

The festival was traditionally tied to the fertility of the land and the agricultural cycle. While the goddess Isis is often associated with Sham El-Nessim, it’s important to note that ancient ...

Ancient Egyptian person: Well it’s not! We need to know exactly when the river will flood, so that we plant our crops at the right time. That way, we can take advantage of all the nutrients left ...

Egyptian zodiac signs originate from ancient Egyptian astrology, often linked to the deities and their influence on life. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images ...

home to the world’s most comprehensive and coveted collection of rare ancient Egyptian artefacts. Mohamed Younis, Founder and Managing Director of Art Cairo said, “Art Cairo is a catalyst for cultural ...

The ancient Egyptians were ruled by kings and queens were called pharaohs. Religion was an important part of their civilisation. They worshipped over 2,000 gods and goddesses! The ancient ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?