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Were the Hittites of the Bible the same as those of the Hittite Empire? While this is a common assumption, what do the facts ...

Since the late 1800s, women have studied Ancient Egypt, but it wasn't always easy to enter the profession. Here are 8 trailblazers who led the way.

We often take written language for granted– whether it’s texting, reading a book, or scrolling through social media, it’s a part of everyday life. But imagine a time when there were no books, no ...

The rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and ...