The ancient Egyptians were astute astronomers. They often depicted the cosmos atop coffins. A new survey of such artwork ...

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

A recent study on ancient Egyptian imagery suggests rare drawings of the sky goddess Nut represent the earliest visualization ...

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

In exploring various cultures’ Milky Way mythologies, Graur was struck by ancient Egyptian written sources that referenced ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience ...

An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of ...

Cancer is a homebody, sincerely desiring to build safe havens for their loved ones. They have a heart of gold, full of sympathy, compassion, and love. Hestia, the goddess of the hearth, brings warmth ...

Explore the fascinating connections between zodiac signs and Greek gods and goddesses. Aries embodies Ares' fiery spirit, ...

India’s spiritual landscape is a vibrant tapestry, woven with countless gods and goddesses who have shaped its culture for ...

As we call on the divine energies of creation, Beltane ignites both physical and spiritual renewal. It holds deep spiritual ...

In his study, Dr. Graur reviewed 125 images of the sky-goddess Nut (pronounced "Noot"), found among 555 ancient Egyptian coffins ... swallowing the sun as it sets at dusk and giving birth to ...