In ancient Egypt, paint was sourced from minerals, such as ocre, that were then ground into a powder, according to research ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the sword of Ramses II, one of Egypt’s most renowned pharaohs, during recent excavations in ...

The study of celestial objects ran throughout ancient Egyptian culture. Religious events were fixed by the movements of the sun and moon, star charts were carved into the lids of tombs, and the ...

The Egyptologist and former Egyptian minister of tourism and antiquities is waging an aggressive campaign to become head of ...

Scientists have recreated Cleopatra's favorite perfume from a recipe written in Ancient Greek nearly 2,000 years ago.

Ancient artefacts tell of some of the most advanced civilisations in history, a touchstone for future generations to ...

In essence, the largest asset of the Met is essentially missing from the balance sheet. Before you shrug your shoulders and ...

The pharaonic bust of Queen Nefertiti was uncovered in 1912 by a German team and then shipped to Berlin. A prominent Egyptian archaeologist has demanded its return, along with the Rosetta Stone and ...

Mary McFadden, a fashion designer who drew on ancient themes for modern wear, weaving the colors and motifs of Greek antiquity, Egyptian mythology and the ... making what admirers considered wearable ...

Poliomyelitis is an ancient disease that has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide for centuries. Its ...