The Egyptian ankh—a symbol of life—has long intrigued scholars and conspiracy theorists alike for its resemblance to the Christian cross. This video explores the real connection between the ankh and ...

By the Middle Kingdom, the simple tubular beads could be replaced by royal names or other hieroglyphs, such as the ankh, the ancient Egyptian symbol of life. Bracelets also came in many forms.

This article was originally published with the title “ Tut-Ankh-Amen's Golden Coffins, the Work of Ancient Egypt's Most Skilled Artisians ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 134 No. 5 (May ...

A bronze sword bearing the symbol of King Ramesses II was recently found at the Tell Al-Abqain site in Beheira Governorate. Ramesses was believed to have been referenced in the Book of Exodus.