Ambition is the theme in today’s issue, and it starts with two stories you will read here first: a berry grower taking its ...

Fayoum mummy portraits were painted primarily on thin wooden panels and placed over the faces of the deceased within mummy ...

Visitors can once again descend 14 meters underground into the tomb of Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful ...

An Arizona archaeological site partially destroyed by border wall contractors in April may have been thousands of years older than Stonehenge or the Egyptian pyramids, according to a new study by two ...

Starlight at the Pyramids on 9 and 10 October, Tul8te on 16 October and the Arab Music Festival from 20 October.

The 47th Cairo International Film Festival runs 11 to 20 November 2026 at the Cairo Opera House. Dates, venue, tickets and visa tips for US visitors.

Stepping into Egypt reveals a world where grand ancient civilisations meet timeless landscapes along the banks of the Nile. Designed for curious explorers seeking a blend of cultural discovery and ...

The French-bob wig shown on a statue of Lady Hekenu in the fifth dynasty differs from the Gidget flips worn by Ukh-Hotep’s wives in the 12th dynasty, which look nothing like the elaborate braided wigs ...

Good morning, friends, and happy first Friday of October. It’s been a busy week in the press, and we’ve got the recap below.

Discover Turin Italy around Piazza Castello, home to the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama. This travel guide explores the city’s historic center with stops at Turin Cathedral, Porta Palatina, and local ...

The 3,000-year-old skeleton of an Egyptian horse, believed to have been used in battle, was unearthed from an archaeological site in the Nile River Delta. Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...