Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, ...

A new study from SapienCE reveals that early modern humans at Blombos Cave in South Africa used ochre as a specialized tool ...

A team of ancient literature experts have deciphered a Mesopotamain text that was missing for over 1,000 years. Etched on ...

One of only three surviving Byzantine crowns, it depicts a man and two sisters who jointly ruled the empire in the 11th century.

The temple of Wadjet was rebuilt by Ramses II in the mid-1200s B.C., and then again by Ahmose II in the mid-500s B.C. but began a decline thereafter.

Near the cliffs of Luxor, where ancient temples rise from the desert, a new discovery is changing how we understand one of ...

Dr. Zahi Hawass says builders were not slaves; they wouldn't have been buried 'in the shadow of the pyramids'.

Seven ochre fragments found in Blombos Cave showcase how early humans used advanced methods to carve their stone tools.

The artifacts offer a view of life along the Silk Roads in these ancient times through pictures, models and sculptures. Some pieces represent a confluence of cultures, religions, and artistic styles.