We walk you through the incestuous, murderous, and surprisingly relatable world of Egyptian deities at The Met.

While the city of Pompeii was buried with its Egyptian-inspired art and faith, the very same gods found a safe haven in the most powerful Christian institution on Earth—the Vatican. Explore the ...

There is a reason the Bible thunders at paganism with such fury. The tangible is taboo because it is so tempting. That, at least, is the impression one gathers from “Divine Egypt” at the Metropolitan ...

On the plateau overlooking the ancient Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, a major outdoor art exhibition brings together the work of 14 international contemporary artists who have created site-specific ...

The iconic prize was designed almost a century ago by MGM art director Cedric Gibbons, and bears a striking resemblance to ancient depictions of Ptah, the Egyptian god of artists and craftsmen. By ...

The story of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s official opening is nearly as enigmatic as the building of the ancient 4,600-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza. Since the first block was laid for the building’s ...

Discover a time in Ancient Egypt when women held a role with extraordinary power. A monument from Ancient Egypt depicts an unusually powerful woman, standing alongside the king. Who was she? Discover ...

In the Myth of the Solar Eye, an ancient Egyptian story, Hathor the sky goddess has a regrettable taste for humans, and her blood thirsty instincts need to be dulled. Fortunately for mankind, Bes, the ...