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Archaeologists discovers 13 wooden coffins in the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Saqqara. Russia issues nuclear warning after Trump's weapons for Ukraine plan ...
According to ancient Greek writers, the Greek hero Heracles, commonly known as Hercules, has a surprising connection to an Egyptian god.
New research suggests the engraving, which shows an elite individual sitting in a boat, may be up to 5,100 years old ...
Donald Trump gives Republicans ultimatum over PBS, NPR funding There’s a new ‘bonus’ tax deduction worth $6,000 for older ...
An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...
Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.
Archaeologists uncover Roman weapons and Messapian city walls near Ugento, southern Italy, tied to the Hannibalic War era in 209 B.C.
Scientists have recreated the elusive Egyptian blue, a pigment used by ancient Egyptian artists for thousands of years.
A team of Washington State University-led researchers has recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.
Researchers Travis Olds and Lisa Haney from the Carnegie Museum examine an ancient sarcophagus that was painted with Egyptian blue pigment. PULLMAN, Wash.--A team of Washington State University ...
The most feared weapons of the ancient world didn’t necessarily break the mold when it came to battlefield innovation. In some cases, these were perfectly in line with the weapons used by other ...