Egypt was home to the first known scientist, Imhotep, a brilliant Black physician. Famous for designing King Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the Egyptian polymath Imhotep (Greek: Imouthes, c.

Despite this lack of clarity over the prevalence of the Black Death in ancient Egypt, previous studies have hinted at possible outbreaks along the banks of the Nile in historic times. For instance ...

Researchers have finally managed to confirm a long-standing theory that the deadly 'Black Death' plague was prevalent in ancient Egypt. This pursuit has finally borne some fruits as experts have ...