The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the ...

Hospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to ...

A new Met exhibit, "Divine Egypt," showcases more than 200 artifacts and focuses on the profound roles of deities like Anubis ...

Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted some 3,000 years; the show, which runs into January, covers all periods and features ...

For centuries, the festival calendar has been a spectacular affair. Here’s a look at some of the oldest celebrations around the world.

At The Met, “Divine Egypt” brings a 3,000-year pantheon of gods to life through sculpture, relief, and sacred art.

Mouse collector, deity, messenger of Satan, or beloved family member. The history of the cat is long and marked by ups and ...

The Pyramids of Giza became the perfect stage for an electronic music performance — and for many, it felt darker ...

This Celtic celebration of fire and fertility culminates in the marriage of the May Queen and the Green Man—and the arrival of summer. Flames rise behind a performer at the Beltain Celtic Fire ...

As the most-read text of all time, it's no surprise that the Bible has been heavily scrutinised over the years, with most ...

The sheer scale, symmetrical construction, and eternal steadfastness of King Khufu's Pyramid on the Giza Plateau were the first things to capture the imagination of travelers—from the Greeks and ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 3,300-year-old whistle made from a cow's toe bone, believed to have been used by police to guard royal tomb workers. The artifact was found in the ruins of ...