An ancient Egyptian papyrus with an image showing two bird-like creatures, possibly with a penis connecting them, has been deciphered, revealing a magic spell of love. "The most striking feature of ...

Robert K. Ritner Jr. was a professor of Egyptology at the University of Chicago who, in addition to being a noted scholar, had a reputation for bringing his ancient subject alive through the ...

The ancient Egyptian belief in magic is as well known as the architectural wonders, gods and goddesses of Egypt itself. The early civilisation tried to use magic love spells to seduce people to derive ...

When author Rick Riordan concluded his wildly popular “Percy Jackson” series last year, his young fans wondered just what he’d write next. The answer arrives in bookstores Tuesday, as Riordan’s newest ...