Scientists have recreated the elusive Egyptian blue, a pigment used by ancient Egyptian artists for thousands of years.

From the tombs of pharaohs to Roman frescoes, Egyptian blue adorned everything from sacred artifacts to everyday pottery.

Several tombs of high-ranking Ancient Egyptian officials were recently uncovered by local archaeologists, shedding new light on a bygone civilization. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

It was ubiquitous in the ancient world. Then, we just... forgot how to make it.

Scientists at Washington State University not only discovered how to recreate the color known as "Egyptian Blue," they also ...

Oral treatment of a purine metabolite, 8-aminoguanine (8-AG) protects the retinal morphology and function during aging by mitigating hallmarks of aging, highlighting its potential in treating age ...

For centuries, attempts to sync calendars with the length of the natural year have sowed chaos—until the concept of leap year provided a way to make up for ... Early Egyptians (prior to about ...

Take an almond, a teaspoon of pure ghee, a small plate or diya, a metal spoon or an earthen lamp, a clean cotton cloth or an earbud, and a steel box or small container to store the kajal. Take an ...

In a 2017 study in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers looked at the ancient DNA of five Canaanites who lived between 3,650 and 3,750 years ago and who were buried in Sidon, an ...

On her complexion is a matte foundation and a touch of bronzer on her cheeks. But it’s her eye makeup that steals the spotlight. She’s wearing large, fluttery lashes, heavy black tight-lined ...

Kings and Generals continues its Ancient Civilizations series with an exploration of how the ancient Egyptians understood race and identity. This episode examines their depictions of foreigners ...