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

That brings to an end our live updates from the 12th day of Egypt's political stand-off. You can continue to follow events with regular updates on the BBC news website throughout the night. Thank you ...

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The Eye of Horus was a key symbol in ancient Egypt. It appeared on amulets and in tombs. Egyptians believed it offered divine ...