Sail to the island temple of Philae, the last stronghold of the ancient Egyptian religion. Discover the beautiful sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, where the very last hieroglyph was ever ...

The hotly anticipated new museum boasts some of the greatest treasures of antiquity. But there are some notable exceptions.

After years of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) beside the Pyramids of Giza is finally opening. Over 100,000 ...

Cairo hosted a large opening night for the Grand Egyptian Museum, with 79 official delegations in attendance. Organizers said 39 of those delegations were led by kings, princes, or heads of state and ...

Anti-Christian sectarian violence has erupted in the Egyptian village of Nazlat Jalf in the Minya Province of Upper Egypt.

From creation myths to moral laws, Egypt’s ancient religion shares surprising common ground with the Bible. But are these deep cultural connections—or something more hidden?

There was a reason Southern businessmen and thinkers were inspired by ancient Egypt: To them, it served as proof that all ...

In times of trouble, ancient Egypt often looked to its female rulers to restore and maintain power. From Hatshepsut to Cleopatra, women ruled, and ruled well, along the Nile. Some of the first wielded ...

“Seriously, respect for cats is an important part of modern faiths. Respecting your cat is not idolatry. Except in ancient ...

Along with Halloween celebrations in October, Bakersfield also offers food and cultural festivals in an event-packed month. St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church's annual Coptic Orthodox Festival returns ...

Founded in 2008, Tawasol has expanded to new locations and is supported by a web site selling Egyptian-designed clothing and ...