Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse.

The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...

We know what they look like, and even sound like, but there’s one question you might not have pondered: what do ancient ...

In 2024, the number of newborns registered across Egypt dropped to less than 2 million, for the first time in 17 years.

A long lost ancient cemetery opens the door to a unique period in Egyptian history.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and resume its war ...

Feb. 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt’s sacred ...

Egyptian Women Had Lower Back Tattoos, May Have Been Powerful Symbol for Protection During Childbirth Lower back tattoos have ...

Michele Hoffman has devoted her life to saving special-needs cats — and it changed the way she thinks about aging ...

Egypt's Ministry of Culture declared 2025 the 'Year of Umm Kulthum' to commemorate the 50th death anniversary of the singer's death.

By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens ...

A 34-year-old Egyptian woman suffered for months at the hands of a 39-year-old compatriot who threatened her and her child's ...