One of the most famous tombs in all of Egypt was holding a family secret: another body.

According to the statement, so far, a small hole has been cleared, through which one can see the remains of a wooden, painted sarcophagus, intact ceramic vessels—typically used for supplies the deceas ...

A new study finds that the disturbance-demanding plant species oak, hazel and yew were abundant in Europe's forests before modern humans arrived, strengthening the argument that ancient vegetation was ...

For the first time, researchers were able to see inside the mummies in the Chicago Field Museum's collections. Their findings ...

There is not a ton of evidence of what education looked like in ancient society, but we do know it existed - although not for ...

While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering ...

Geologists found evidence in the way enigmatic sandstones called Tava formed in the Rocky Mountains hundreds of millions of ...

The research, identified a tunnel that connected the pyramids of Giza. The tunnel has been identified as an ancient Nile branch, known as the Ahramat.

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

Researchers from the University of Bologna have unveiled how ancient cylinder seals played a key role in the development of ...

I’m standing in a basement kitchen prodding at a sheep’s liver, looking for marks on its smooth surface. People crowd around ...

Thousands of British holidaymakers will be preparing for an autumnal or early winter holiday to Egypt. But after rising tensions in the Middle East, some will be wondering whether it is safe to ...