The ancient Egyptians believed that life on earth was only part of an eternal journey that ended not in death, but in eternal ...

While still a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, UC Santa Cruz professor Elaine Sullivan unearthed ancient ...

Saqqara is located about 25 miles southwest of Cairo as "one of the most important cities in ancient Egyptian history," says the Ministry’s website. It adds, "Saqqara is truly an open-air museum ...

Archaeologists have discovered long-lost ancient Egyptian tombs that were hiding beneath a stone well for more than 4,000 years. Working at a site outside of Cairo, they uncovered four ancient ...

Ancient Egyptians are known to have attempted to treat brain cancer, diagnose diabetes, use crocodile dung for contraception, and may have been aware that some sitting positions could lead to bone ...

The intricate carvings of ancient Indian temples feature zodiac symbols with cosmic precision, showcasing the ancient understanding of astrology. These symbols were used for spiritual and ...

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient Egyptian who treated pharaohs more than 4,000 years ago. The well-preserved burial site belonged to Teti Neb Fu, believed to have been a ...

Ancient Egyptians often buried a collection of items, known as “foundation deposits,” before they began to build important new structures. The team discovered a hoard of 337 coins ...

Depictions of the bee appear very early in the development of coinage in ancient Greece, which may have started in Ephesus.