Polychroma’ unites elements of the past and present, both of the heritage jewelry house and the eternal city in which it was founded.

Scientists have recreated the elusive Egyptian blue, a pigment used by ancient Egyptian artists for thousands of years.

From the tombs of pharaohs to Roman frescoes, Egyptian blue adorned everything from sacred artifacts to everyday pottery.

Until the current study, cave pearls were neither found in an archaeological context nor used for archaeological research,” ...

It was ubiquitous in the ancient world. Then, we just... forgot how to make it.

Scientists at Washington State University not only discovered how to recreate the color known as "Egyptian Blue," they also ...

The ancient Egyptian pyramids may be thousands of years old, but to this day, we're still finding out new information about ...

A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body.

Known today as blue lotus, this aquatic beauty wasn’t just decorative — it was practically ancient ... everywhere in Egyptian art and artifacts. It adorns temple walls, jewelry, and ceremonial ...

Much of the ancient wonders that ... of survival for ancient Egyptians. Some kept glass vessels and implements that they used for storing and applying make-up. Elsewhere, we get a hint at how ...

This belief shows the spiritual significance that jewelry had in the lives of ancient Egyptians. Even a single bead was considered a window into their culture and beliefs. The Karnak temple ...