Archaeologists were thrilled with the discovery of the world's oldest brewery at an ancient burial site in Egypt believing it could help them understand how the pyramids were built ...

Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

By Malak Shalaby As the sun sets and the call to Maghrib prayer echoes, families gather eagerly to break their fast. And while the smell of the feast makes your stomach rumble, you’ll always reach out ...

Cruising down Africa’s longest river is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt. Here’s how to make the most of ...

Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin throughout the programme, plus up to three additional languages chosen from a wide selection including Akkadian, Aramaic, Egyptian, Sumerian, Syriac and ...

Not the sexiest foodstuff. So despite it being recommended by nutritionists, I eschewed kefir and opted for trendier foods and drinks like kombucha and kimchi instead. “Kefir is a cousin to ...

The venerable auction house is unloading one-of-a-kind gold necklaces, rings, trinkets and more from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt that cost far less than modern pieces from modern luxury ...

President Donald Trump said Saturday he wants Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations to ... Phoenicians, and other ancient Levantine peoples," Amash, a libertarian, said. "Their ancestry overlaps ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...

The discovery of ancient artifacts in surprising places is not uncommon in a country as rich in history and archaeology as Greece. Relics are often unearthed during construction projects ...