Could an Egyptian coffin, dated 5,000 years ago, hold the answer to one of the night sky’s greatest mysteries? University of Portsmouth astrophysicist Dr. Or Graur has set both Egyptology and ...

Alcohol has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years, with evidence dating as far back as 7000–6600 […] ...

A deep dive into the Egyptian gods and goddesses (their characteristics, myths, and symbols) who held significant sway over the lives of ancient Egyptians.

Depictions on ancient Egyptian coffins and tombs suggest a link between the sky goddess Nut and the Milky Way. A recent study led by an astronomer sheds new light on this connection.

Scientists Just Found the First Evidence of the Milky Way on an Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus A goddess of the sky may contain even more multitudes than previously believed.

The ancient Egyptians were astute astronomers. They often depicted the cosmos atop coffins. A new survey of such artwork suggests that they may have had a greater understanding of the Milky Way than ...

In his study, Dr. Graur reviewed 125 images of the sky-goddess Nut (pronounced "Noot"), found among 555 ancient Egyptian coffins dating back nearly 5,000 years.

The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.

Because of its cat-like teeth structure, the team decided to call it Bastetodon, after the cat-headed ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet, who symbolizes protection, pleasure, and good health.

According to the BBC, experts believe his speciality as a follower of the healing goddess Serket could have been in treating scorpion and snake bites, which would explain his important position.

The doctor healed sick Egyptian royals and may have been a specialist in snake bites and scorpion stings.

Archaeologists Discover Intricately Decorated Tomb Belonging to a Doctor Who Treated Egyptian Pharaohs 4,100 Years Ago The chamber holds a stone coffin engraved with the physician’s name and ...