We see an ancient and fragile child mummy whose head is resting on a pillow. The mummy is a brownish color. A large percentage of mummified children from ancient Egypt show signs of blood disorders ...

It's often said that ancient Egyptian royalty married within the family, with pharaohs marrying siblings and sometimes even children. But is there any truth to the claim? The answer is yes: People in ...

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

CT scans of ancient child mummies revealed they suffered from an illness that gave them enlarged skulls, according to a new study. Photos from the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology Scans of ...

Ancient Egyptians' healthcare system was "advanced and successful" for its time, the authors of a new book on the topic have said. Medicine and Healing Practices in Ancient Egypt by researchers ...

If you’re asking when the Grand Egyptian Museum will have its grand opening, you are asking the wrong question. On a recent visit to Egypt, my family toured the stunning GEM, as this jewel is rightly ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 2,600-year-old pot full of gold jewelry, including a rare statuette that depicts a family of gods and may have been worn as an amulet. A team found the pot at ...