Ancient Egypt
German Archaeologists Discovered the Iconic Bust of Nefertiti in an Ancient Egyptian Sculptor’s Studio. Find Out Why Their Discovery Is Now One of Archaeology’s Most Controversial
For over a century, ever since the bust was found on this day in 1912, the world has debated who should rightfully own this work of timeless beauty
Hidden Entrance to a Mysterious Ancient Temple Found Tucked Away in an Egyptian Cliff Face
Researchers have been carefully excavating the artifacts and decorative reliefs found at the 2,100-year-old site in the ancient city of Athribis
Why the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb Was the Most Significant Archaeological Find of the 20th Century
The intact burial—unearthed on this day in 1922—contained a "wonderful" cache of objects linked to the ancient Egyptian pharaoh
Ancient Egyptians Drank Psychedelic Concoctions From This 2,000-Year-Old Mug, Study Finds
Scientists have discovered traces of hallucinogens in a small vessel depicting an Egyptian deity that may have been used in ancient rituals
Archaeologists Say These Mysterious Markings Could Be the World's Oldest Known Alphabetic Writing
Found etched into clay cylinders in Syria, the strange symbols date to around 2400 B.C.E.—500 years before other known alphabetic scripts
Scientists Are Using CT Scanners to Reveal the Secrets of More Than Two Dozen Ancient Egyptian Mummies
For the first time, researchers were able to see inside the mummies in the Chicago Field Museum's collections. Their findings paint a more comprehensive picture of ancient Egyptian life
To See a Spellbinding Contemporary Art Exhibition, Head to the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
The 4,500-year-old pyramids of Giza are the backdrop for "Forever Is Now," which features sculptures, installations and immersive artworks that explore the relationship between the past and present
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Egyptian Family Tomb Full of Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings
The 3,800-year-old site near the city of Luxor holds the remains of 11 individuals, who may have been members of the same family. Researchers think the tomb was used for several generations
This Stunning New Atlas Explores Humanity’s Ancient Relationship With Space and the Universe
Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day
The University of Oxford Is Older Than the Aztec Empire and Other Facts That Will Change Your Perspective on History
The historical timeline you keep in your head might not be as accurate as you think
To Divine the Future, the Ancients Relied on These Chance-Based Fortune-Telling Tools
Texts like the "Sortes Astrampsychi" promised insights on clients' love lives, career prospects, financial woes and families
This Pup Is Going Viral for Climbing to the Top of an Egyptian Pyramid
Paramotorists spotted the dog while soaring above one of Giza's pyramids last week
Archaeologists Discover Intricately Decorated Coffins Belonging to the Only Daughter of an Ancient Egyptian Governor
The 4,000-year-old burial chamber featured hieroglyphs referring to the woman, known as Idi, as the "lady of the house"
See an Ancient Egyptian Temple's Brilliant Colors, Newly Revealed Beneath Layers of Dust and Soot
Experts are carefully uncovering traces of the original paint and fragments of gold leaf that once adorned the 2,000-year-old Temple of Edfu
These Ancient Egyptian Barracks Paint a Vivid Picture of Military Life During the Reign of Ramses II
Archaeologists unearthed a series of mudbrick rooms filled with religious tributes, soldiers' personal effects, engraved weaponry and animal bones
This Massive Egyptian Observatory Is Unlocking Celestial Secrets of an Ancient Culture
The 2,500-year-old building with roots in both science and religion helped track the movement of the sun and stars
Discover the Hidden History of Tomb Robbing in Ancient Egypt
Criminals plundered the riches of Egyptian pyramids and underground burials, often within a few years or, in some cases, within a few hours of occupants' interment
Ancient Egyptians May Have Used Hydraulic Lift to Build Pyramid
Researchers propose that a system of water could have lifted heavy stones to the height necessary to construct the Step Pyramid
Egyptian Mummy Dubbed 'Screaming Woman' May Have Died in Agony
The woman, preserved with an open mouth, went through an expensive mummification process 3,500 years ago
Who Were Cleopatra’s Rivals for Mark Antony's Love?
The Roman general’s third and fourth wives, Fulvia and Octavia, adopted varying strategies for luring their husband away from the queen of Egypt
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