Egyptian Civilization

The Grand Egyptian Museum Is Finally Open. (Well, Mostly.)

The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside.

By Stephen Hiltner

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A Party After Hours at Cairo’s Oldest Museum

To celebrate the launch of the new home goods brand Anut, its founder hosted dinner and dancing at one of Egypt’s most storied buildings.

By Gisela Williams

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Napoleon Didn’t Really Shoot Cannons at Egypt’s Pyramids

But scholars say that a trailer for Ridley Scott’s new film draws attention to the French emperor’s complex and lasting legacy on the study of Egypt’s cultural heritage.

By Becky Ferreira

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Why Is Chamomile Suddenly Everywhere?

The humble flower has come to captivate the worlds of fashion and food.

By Hetty Lui McKinnon and Kyoko Hamada