These artifacts highlight ancient Egypt's belief in the protective power of jewelry and reveal the craftsmanship and religious significance of the era. In ancient Egypt, jewelry was believed to ...

The 25th Dynasty, introduced their own pyramids, showcasing their cultural and political connection to ancient Egypt. The construction of Nubian pyramids commenced at El Kurru in 751 BC, initially ...

They would normally have been of a servant or farm worker. Do you see the little tools they're holding? Well that's because Ancient Egyptians believed the statue would come to life in ...

The unearthing of the long-lost tomb of ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II is being described as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent years. Thutmose II's mummy was ...

Keeping track of grain supplies was therefore crucial to ancient Egyptian society, according to the Met. In Meketre's role as chief steward, he was likely in charge of all royal estates that ...

From the stone that unlocked hieroglyphics to towering statues and eerie mummies, the British Museum’s Ancient Egypt collection is a must-see for history lovers. ByDavid Nikel , Senior Contributor.

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Researchers from UCL and the University of Ljubljana have made history with a groundbreaking study, the first to systematically analyse the smells of mummified bodies. Using a combination of high ...

The ancient Egyptians were not the first culture to mummify their dead, but they practically perfected the practice by wrapping and preserving millions of people and animals throughout the centuries.

Gelato, the beloved Italian frozen dessert, has a history as rich and indulgent as its flavors. While it is now synonymous ...

MIRANDA KRESTOVNIKOFF: According to ancient Egyptian myths, there was once, in the middle of eternal darkness, an endless ocean of lifeless water. Out of this ocean sprang the first mound of earth ...