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

The discovery sheds some light on a "lost" dynasty of pharaohs who ruled during a little-understood time in ancient Egypt's ...

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New Greek and Roman archaeological discoveries including a funerary building, portraits, mummies, and statues were made in Fayoum, Egypt.

New Bedford Art Museum has opened two new exhibits around a unique printmaking technique and dynamic ceramic pieces. Here's a ...

Park City began its life as a rough-and-tumble silver mining settlement in the 1860s. The mountains that now host world-class ...

The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...

M. F. Hussain’s 'Gram Yatra' sets a record at Christy’s auction by fetching USD 13.7 million, highlighting the growing value of Indian modern art. However, the art market's growth remains concentrated ...