Secrets of the pyramids

PYRAMIDS, obelisks, coffins and sphinxes are embedded in ...

Obelisks, pyramids and motifs from ancient Egypt didn’t only influence grand country houses or powerful Biblical paintings, but also shaped tea-ware, cinemas and even factory floors, as Michael Hall reveals

A new exhibition explores the enduring artistry of ancient Egypt

How the Qin forged a great power from the fragments of the Warring States

In the Basilica Cistern deep beneath the streets of Istanbul lie mysterious statues of the monstrous gorgon

The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally set to open in its entirety — from pyramid views to Tutankhamun’s treasures, here’s what you can expect