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It’s not just people who were mummified in ancient Egypt – animals
PYRAMIDS, obelisks, coffins and sphinxes are embedded in ...
Our bodies are vessels for life, but in death they undergo a cascade of chemical and biological changes
A new exhibition explores the enduring artistry of ancient Egypt
On the morning of 4 August 1577, the good Christian folk of Bungay assembled in St Mary’s Church for their regular Sunday service. But more sinister forces were also gathering in the Suffolk town. Dar
An archaeological romp through our relationship with our feline friends
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