Hygiene in ancient Greece held considerable importance and was seen as a vital aspect of maintaining good health and well-being.

For decades it was thought that the family system of the ancient Egyptians was very similar to our own. However, Ph.D.

Many people think that the calendar we use today stems from ancient Rome. While the current version, known as the Gregorian ...

In the beginning, only a boundless expanse of water known as Nun existed. Within this watery abyss, Atum, the self-created ...

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Researchers have recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered three New Kingdom tombs dating to more than 3,000 years ago. The burials were found within a cemetery now known as Dra Abu el-Naga, which is near modern-day ...

A team of Washington State University-led researchers has recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.

Archaeologists in Egypt recently discovered the tombs of three senior statesmen in a burial site in Luxor. The identities and professions of all three men were inscribed in their tombs, giving ...

Three tombs dating back thousands of years have been unearthed in an ancient ... Egyptian-British archaeological mission unearthed the tomb of King Thutmose II in what officials at the time ...

Archaeologists unearthed 5,000-year-old wine jars, many sealed, in Queen Meret-Neith's tomb at Abydos, offering a rare glimpse into early winemaking. The discovery provides insights into ancient ...

While Egyptian blue pigment was valued in ancient times, there is limited archaeological evidence of how it was made. It was used as a substitute for expensive minerals like turquoise or lapis ...