Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.Researchers sequenced whole genomes ...

The Nile River cruise between Luxor and Aswan is a slow and languid voyage past the ribbon of greenery that rescues Egypt from the parched sands of the Sahara.

Viking today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.

An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift"—the band along the Milky Way caused by dust clouds. This is the ...

The river Nile was life in ancient Egypt, providing a fundamental source of water and fertile silt while simultaneously offering protection and spiritual strength.

Not only are the plants from ancient Egypt an entirely different species from those sold online, McEvoy said, but Egyptologists for decades may have misunderstood how the psychoactive blue lotus that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. An international team of archeologists have discovered a massive tomb that belonged to one of ancient Egypt ’s earliest pharaohs.

Nile river, Egypt. Credit: Public Domain According to an obscure ancient Greek legend set around the Trojan War, a king of Egypt was struck blind as a divine punishment for attacking the River Nile.

Over a century after King Tutunkhamun's tomb was discovered, archeologists have uncovered the tomb of King Thutmose II, Egyptian officials declared on Tuesday.

Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt. Yes, you can see ancient and remarkable temples with almost no effort. Yes, you can see miles of ...