For the deceased of Roman-era Egypt, Greek literature may have offered a cheat code to a more comfortable afterlife.

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The Greek mercenary Phanes of Halicarnassus aided Persia in conquering Egypt in one of history’s most intriguing accounts.

Golden Gate Park is about to go full pyramid. The de Young Museum will host the North American premiere of "Treasures of the ...

The arrival of spring 2026 brings more than just warmer weather; it signals a time of renewal for both the home and the ...

Staff at the Oglethorpe University in Atlanta closed a door on May 28, 1940. Behind the door waits a carefully assembled ...

The guidebooks and river cruise itinerary for the Nile River cruise were  studied and neatly packed for my trip, but nothing ...

Many years, Latinos in the U.S. celebrate moms on May 10 and the second Sunday of May. This year, the calendar combines two ...

Researchers discovered an Iliad fragment in a mummy, marking the first literary papyrus used in embalming and offering new ...

Here's what to know about Passover, when Passover 2026 begins and ends, and a calendar of when other Jewish holidays land in 2026.

Think you’ll forget it? Write it down. Apparently, this approach for remembering grocery lists, house chores, deliveries, and the like was also a huge part of life for ancient Egyptians living over ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Re-examination of an Egyptian artifact discovered about 100 years ago led researchers to realize it is an ancient “bow drill.” The copper and leather ...