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

Over the years, my best friend, who lives in Egypt, had invited me to stay with him more than once, always with the promise of extraordinary hospitality, but I always found reasons to decline. Sometim

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

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

Were you interested in history from a young age? What first sparked your interest in the past? I hated history in school because it was boring – although I did read historical novels even then. Later,