Cairo celebrated the long-awaited opening of its National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with a procession of 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies, transporting them across the city to their new home, where they will go on view later this month. Safely ...

Civilization 6 is coming out this October, at which point strategy fans will be raising cities, building Wonders, and saying "just one more turn" all over again. But that also means you can start planning your tactics early, and Firaxis is helping out with ...

A conservator works on antiquities at a conservation lab of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 2, 2025. While visitors wander the sunlit halls above, marveling at treasures carved millennia ago, a quieter, more meticulous drama unfolds beneath their feet, in the shadowed depths of the NMEC. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows the head of the god Amun during a preview of the exhibition "On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt" at the Shanghai Museum in east China's Shanghai. The opening ceremony of the exhibition was held ...

Queen Victoria and Teddy Roosevelt will give the world’s greatest powers a run for their money in Civilization VI, but don’t count out Egypt. Backed by the legendary ruler Cleopatra and the mythical sphinx, Egypt is among the most valuable ally for ...

Ancient Egypt, China and Mesopotamia are all frequently cited as long-lasting civilizations, enduring for thousands of years. But which of these societies lasted the longest? It turns out, that's not a straightforward question, for a few reasons.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside. By Stephen Hiltner The burial chamber most likely belonged to a ruler in a line of kings once lost to ...

Did the Minoan writing system known as Linear A come from Egyptian hieroglyphics, or was it an independent invention?