Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Chemical traces of opium found in an ancient Egyptian alabaster vase shows it had a widespread use. Scientists even think King Tut himself may have ...

Jewelry was an important part of ancient Egyptian culture. Excavation at the Karnak temple found a 2,600-year-old pot filled with gold jewelry, beads, and statues. The statues of Egyptian gods Amun, ...

Examination of an ancient alabaster vase in the Yale Peabody Museum’s Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opiates, providing the clearest evidence to date of broad opium use in ancient ...

Egyptian archaeologists located a lost 3,500-year-old cemetery containing mummies and statues—among other discoveries. They found a “Book of the Dead” papyrus scroll measuring over 43 feet long—a rare ...

HAMPTON, Va. — St. George Coptic Orthodox Church is bringing Egypt to Hampton Roads with a three-day Egyptian Festival that is free and open to the public. "I think it's time, with the beautiful ...

According to a China Daily report circulated by this state-funded media outlet, the People’s Republic of China is now reporting that Egypt is cooperating on various cultural and tourism issues. The ...

A delegation of experts from across Egypt, Tunisia and Sudan are visiting the Mamluk Minbars of Cairo and celebrating the success of restoration work conducted on it as part of UK’s Cultural ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond's 6th annual Egyptian Festival featured music, traditional-style dancing, activities for kids and a tour that showcases the Coptic and Egyptian lifestyle. The two-day event ...

The recent discovery of the grave of Pharaoh Thutmose II in Luxor brings to light crucial information on the 18th Dynasty of ...

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — St. Mary & St. Moses Coptic Orthodox Church hosted its 16th Annual Egyptian Festival in August at 350 Wheatfield Street. The festival was held on Friday, Aug. 22 from 3 to 9 ...

Chemical traces of opium found in an ancient Egyptian alabaster vase shows it had a widespread use. Scientists even think King Tut himself may have used the substance. The findings mean opium use ...