The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...

Since the late 1800s, women have studied Ancient Egypt, but it wasn't always easy to enter the profession. Here are 8 trailblazers who led the way.

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Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near the city ...

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A new study underscores the ubiquity of pleasant smells attached to commonly displayed objects, like sarcophagi and wrappings used in mummified remains.

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A critical analysis of Jean-Pierre Filiu’s in-depth history of Gaza, exploring its role as a geopolitical flashpoint, the roots of its ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, and the triple impasse shaping ...

Distraught Myanmar relief camp dwellers received final handouts from the World Food Programme on Wednesday as the UN agency begins halting aid to a million people in the country because funding ...

Ancient Egyptians believed that the traits of the god or goddess ... People under this sign are detail-oriented, logical, and hardworking. Painted relief of Seti I (left) receiving the sign of life ...