A new study reveals that ancient Egyptian coffins contain star maps matching the Milky Way, offering insight into their ...

and hold them fast on their journey through the underworld. The symbolism of the Eye thus brought together myth and purpose, offering comfort to the living and defense to the dead. Egyptian ...

Tomb art suggests the sky goddess Nut from ancient Egypt might reveal the oldest depiction of our galaxy.

Gómez's team argued that the mercury and mica were part of a ritual marking the journey of an unknown Mesoamerican king into the underworld. However, those who believe in the power-plant theory ...

Filoni is three for three. An illuminating journey into the shadows of Star Wars’ underworld, with Cad Bane being its chief beneficiary.

In ancient Egyptian religion, the afterlife was a complex and highly ritualised concept. The deceased were believed to embark ...

Researchers have uncovered the earliest-known depiction of the Milky Way in coffin art depicting the Egyptian sky goddess Nut ...

After Tales of the Jedi upset some fans in its unfaithful adaptation of the Ahsoka novel, Filoni may have learned to honor ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), opening its doors on 3 July, promises to unveil Egypt's extraordinary legacy like never before. Years in the making, this landmark project reflects meticulous ...

But there were many other "wonders" to see on the way. Christian monasticism began in the Egyptian desert: in the 4th century, St Anthony – later known as the "father of all monks" – went ...