While we've come to know all manner of things about ancient Egyptian culture and practices, there are still plenty of ...

Egyptian archaeologists located a lost 3,500-year-old cemetery containing mummies, statues, and a Book of the Dead papyrus ...

The Book of the Dead passage engraved on the bottom of the scarab discusses the weighing of the heart. In ancient Egypt, the heart was considered the most important organ, as it was thought to be ...

In ancient Egypt, you did not go to the afterlife empty-handed. The Book of the Dead, a collection of spells and charms, was there to guide you. Starting Oct. 3, visitors to the Oriental Institute at ...

The Book of the Dead passage engraved on the bottom of the scarab discusses the weighing of the heart. In ancient Egypt, the heart was considered the most important organ, as it was thought to be ...