The Egyptian calendar, too, was deeply intertwined with this astrological tradition. Unlike the Gregorian calendar we use today, the ancient Egyptian calendar was a solar calendar with 365 days, ...

According to Live Science, the discovery sheds new light on the ancient Egyptian celebration of Wepet Renpet, or the Opening of the Year, a festival that was central to their culture and calendar.

We’re way ahead of anyone in Britain. Ancient Egyptian: What have you got in this linen sack thing anyway? Oh, a calendar! Now that is useful. It’s similar to our own solar calendar which has ...

People today ring in the new year with parties, fireworks and Champagne toasts, but the ancient Egyptians also celebrated the new year and even had festivities by the Pyramids of Giza. While some ...

Egyptian zodiac signs originate from ancient Egyptian astrology, often linked to the deities and their influence on life. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images ...