A small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...

Apollo Art Auctions is pleased to announce its Ancient Art & Antiquities February e-sale, a two-day online event featuring a ...

Ancient people weren’t immune to bothersome pests. Learn about the different methods and tools they used to stay pest-free.

Old Inscription Reveals ‘Guide to the Afterlife’, Map Found at Ancient Egyptian Burial Site Egyptians had various beliefs ...

Are you looking for iconic Egyptian tattoo ideas? Discover timeless designs inspired by ancient symbols, mythology, and ...

The artifacts, which included amulets and a sculpture, smelled like earth when they spilled out of his suitcases, according ...

An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years.

A major highlight of Art Cairo is the "Egyptian Sarcophagi" series by Syrian contemporary artist Nizar Sabour, featuring ...

Ancient jewelry is up for auction at ... completely wearable despite their age — Solomon calls the jewelry “wearable art.” Some, however, have been or can be modified if they are not ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology ...

A 2023 study found that Ötzi, the famous ancient glacier mummy who lived 5,300 years ago before succumbing to a violent death ...