The history of Ancient Egyptian magic is difficult to understand. Mainly because its so different to how we think about magic today. But what did heka magic mean to the ancient Egyptians?

Discover Narmer, Egypt’s first recorded pharaoh, his unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, and the iconic Narmer Palette that tells his story.

How was an ancient Egyptian faience amulet made? In this video, we uncover the materials, techniques, and ancient technology used by Egyptian craftspeople to create the faience amulets thousands of years ago.

Explore the ancient Egyptian archeological treasures that have been encased in a tomb like 3000-year-old food, the wooden chest and a golden chariot.

As generals, family, and old allies fought to claim his legacy, one man rose above the rest: Ptolemy, who would seize both Alexander’s corpse and his destiny. From the Partition of Babylon to the bloody Wars of the Diadochi, this episode dives into how th...

From the rise of the pyramids to the depths of the sea, from the harmony of civilizations to the legacy of kings — this is the story of Egypt told through light, music, and timeless artistry.

When Alexander the Great marched into Egypt, he was hailed not as an invader but as a liberator — a foreign king crowned Pharaoh.

For the first time ever, 4,500 masterpieces and King Tutankhamun’s tomb will be put on display together just over 100 years from when the tomb was discovered.

Join Diana Craig Patch, the Lila Acheson Wallace Curator in Charge of Egyptian Art, and Brendan Hainline, Research Associate in the Department of Egyptian Art to virtually explore the exhibition Divine Egypt, on view at The Met through January 19, 2026.

Hieroglyphs appear beautiful but baffling. However, these ancient Egyptian signs are not as complicated as they seem. Once you realize that they can simply spell out words just like our alphabet does, hieroglyphs become much easier to understand.

Textile Conservator Elizabeth-Anne Haldane describes the conservation work undertaken on an 8th-century Egyptian tunic – one of the exhibits to be displayed in the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries.

A simple demonstration showing how to write each letter of the alphabet in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Perfect for quick reference or creative projects.

An introduction (in 2 parts) to the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead (Spells of Coming Forth by Day) - what the Book of the Dead is, what the Book of the Dead isn’t, what the Book of the Dead’s purpose was, and why anyone would want a Book of the Dead.

A security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City had a chance encounter that led to his own art being showcased in the museum.

Discover the incredible journey behind the world’s largest museum – the Grand Egyptian Museum! Located just 2 kilometers from the iconic Pyramids of Giza, this $1 billion project has been in the making for 22 years, and it finally opened on October 16, 20...