Few plants are more celebrated in Egyptian mythology than the blue lotus, a stunning water lily that stars in some of ...

For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

The significance of the blue lotus was confirmed in 1922 when Howard Carter found blue lotus petals covering the body of ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.

The blue lotus, a captivating water lily entwined with Egyptian mythology, has long dazzled archaeologists and historians.

The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...

Cleo – Of Greek origin, meaning “glory,” “to be praised,” and “the celebrated one.” Cleo is a short form of Cleopatra, the ...

1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation holiday – just like Passover and Chanukah – which highlights the transition of the Jewish people from subjugation to liberty. It is celebrated seven days ...

New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...