As the official story of Cleopatra's death goes, the Egyptian queen locked herself in a mausoleum in Alexandria on an August day in 30 B.C.E. and sent for a venomous snake. After she received an asp, ...

Featured artefacts from The British Museum’s world-famous collection include the double-headed serpent of the Aztecs, the ...

Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (69–30 BCE) was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and one of the most iconic figures of the ancient world. Her life was a dramatic blend of ...

Warfare was a way of life for many Ancient Egyptian pharaohs. A new Sky HISTORY series sees why several of their battles are considered the stuff of legend.

When we reflect on the trajectory of history, one undeniable truth surfaces: women have played a pivotal role in shaping our ...

Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...

Join arts24 presenter Eve Jackson on an exclusive journey inside the Grand Egyptian Museum – a colossal cultural masterpiece ...

History is full of sweeping love affairs, from Antony and Cleopatra to Catherine the Great and Grigory Potemkin and many more. Discover some of the most passionate here.