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

Many unexpected treasures have turned out to be true storytellers, solving mysteries and illuminating the shadows of the past ...

Then Hussein’s donkey tripped on something – upon further examination it was an ancient step. The workers soon uncovered 14 ancient steps on that hot day in August 1922 that led to the tomb of the ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have unveiled the millennia-old tombs of three senior statesmen, identified by inscriptions left on the tombs. The three sites in the city of Luxor date to the New Kingdom era, ...

The gold ring with a red garnet is going to be a big help in understanding the largely unknown Hellenistic period in ...

In the early 1900s, the center of Cairo was the cultural heart of the city, with an opera house, gardens and elegant hotels such as the Grand Continental and the Shepheard, which catered to royals, ...

This week, see how gold is leaking from the planet’s core, watch sharks sharing a communal meal, unearth Egyptian tombs, and ...

Spokeo examined the history of identification and its evolution throughout the centuries, from seals to biometrics.

Image courtesy of the Trustees of the British Museum The ancient Romans left behind massive ... pieces that showcase their mastery, including jewelry and musical instruments.

A former capital of Egyptian ... from the ancient city of Tanis, located on the Nile Delta northeast of Cairo, include a royal tomb complex filled with golden masks, jewelry, silver coffins ...