Tutankhamun in London
The blockbuster touring exhibition hits London. We give you a peek inside.

The latest news from Egypt
Is it a good idea to move four sandstone sphinxes from Karnak Temple to help embellish Tahrir Square? Plus, the interior of Saqqara's Step Pyramid will soon be open for visitors! And it's nothing like any other pyramid.

Toasting Tut!
Tutankhamun faced eternity with a tomb stocked with both red and white wine… but probably not for the reason you think.

The Tomb of Raya (TT 159)
Luxor's newest tomb to open has some intriguing decorations, including an odd-looking cat, a very successful fisherman, and some text that may have been written on the very day of Raya's funeral, around 3,200 years ago.

Shipping Heritage
The 19th century saw two colossal missions to haul Ramesses II’s head and Cleopatra’s Needle to England.

Egyptian Art Reconstructed
How did Egypt’s fabulously-decorated tombs look when they were brand new? This time we get to admire the ancient artistry in the fabulous tomb of Khaemhat (TT 57).

Grasshoppers
You’d be surprised at how often the ancient Egyptians talked about grasshoppers. But were grasshoppers viewed in a biblical plague sense, or were they actually a blessing?