In the silence of the desert, Matta El Maskine (1919–2006) found God—and transformed modern Coptic monasticism. His life of prayer and solitude still speaks to seekers longing for depth today.

The discovery of a tomb belonging to a high-profile figure known for his multiple talents has intrigued archaeologists.

But what is the Eye of Horus and what did it mean to the ancient Egyptians? According to Egyptian mythology, Horus was the ...