Though he was neither an art historian nor an Egyptologist, songwriter Liam Sternberg was referring to one of the most striking features of ancient Egyptian visual art — the depiction of people ...

This humble Nile River resident may not leap to mind as one of ancient Egypt's sacred animals, but the catfish's stubborn resilience and illusive power over death were once cherished. Crafted ...

In 1922, everyone got "Tut-mania." Ancient Egypt became the big trend in fashion, film, art, music and even furniture. And we’re still nuts about Tut! There are museum exhibits that continue to ...

It explores the tradition of Black musicians — Beyoncé, Tina Turner, Nas and others — drawing inspiration and pride from the idea that ancient Egypt was an African culture. The exhibit is ...