The Greek numbering system was originally developed in ancient Greece, where letters of the alphabet were used instead of ...

Ancient Egyptians wrote the letter upside down, creating a symbol that resembled a steer with horns. Learn the surprising ...

While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering ...

The mask’s design anomaly lies in the small earring holes, a detail rarely seen in artifacts meant for male Egyptian rulers.

Oracle bones were often made from tortoise shells, as in this photograph, and from the shoulder blades of oxen. According to ...

Researchers have uncovered links between the precursor to the world's oldest writing system and the mysterious, intricate ...

Scans of mummies at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History uncovered new details about how they were prepared for the ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

Sharjah: The evolving concept of freedom of expression and how writers have navigated oppression through history resonated ...

Landslides and tremors may transform the asteroid Apophis during its 2029 brush with Earth, according to a new study. Named ...

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy inaugurated the Egyptian pavilion on Wednesday at the 43rd World Travel ...