Generations of creatives have looked back to ancient Egypt in their search for art and design inspiration—here are three ...

The seasonal symbolism theory of the German scholar R. Shröder (1899) saw Jason as the “spring hero” who retrieved the Golden Fleece. For Shröder, Jason carrying Hera across the river symbolized the ...

New research suggests the engraving, which shows an elite individual sitting in a boat, may be up to 5,100 years old ...

Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...

Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.

The Djed Pillar is one of ancient Egypt’s most recognizable symbols, often linked to stability and Osiris. But some alternative researchers suggest it might have had a more practical use ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Ancient Egyptian symbol of life, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy ...

Explore the mysterious artifacts of Abu Ghorub's Old Kingdom Sun Temple, where signs of advanced machining appear on ancient stone relics. These intriguing objects fuel debate over lost ...

A mushroom once thought to be an ancient Egyptian curse has been found to be a potential cure for some forms of cancer.

The destruction of statues of the ancient Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut may not after all have been part of a campaign of retribution by her nephew and successor, King Thutmose III, archaeologists ...