These decans were associated with a pantheon of Egyptian gods and goddesses, each imbuing those born under their influence ...

Who needs jewelry fit for a queen when you can buy baubles meant for a pharaoh? Those seeking precious gemstones can skip a ...

Following two decades of setbacks, the much-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has opened its doors, giving the public ...

The statue was found at Taposiris Magna, an archaeological site where some researchers suspect Cleopatra and Mark Antony are ...

A number of ancient Greek artifacts are to be auctioned by Christie's, including a Cycladic figure and a kylix, estimated to ...

What it is: A cone-shaped ornamental hat worn by ancient Egyptians Where it is from: Egypt When it was made: The earliest known burials containing these "coffee cup"-sized caps are about 3,300 ...

Archaeologists in Rome have discovered beautiful, ancient paint—but not just any paint. Known as “Egyptian Blue,” it’s among the oldest synthetic pigments in the world, with the newly ...

According to The Met, this marble dwarf-dancer, who may have held an ancient percussion instrument, is thus part of "the long Egyptian tradition in which dwarves were integrated in society and had ...

Design replicas of the ancient toes were made to fit each volunteer along with replica leather ancient Egyptian style sandals. The tests were carried out at the Gait Laboratory at Salford University’s ...

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 ...

Israeli officials also announced that a 12-year-old Israeli girl discovered an ancient Egyptian amulet in December, which dated back roughly 3,500 years. Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News ...

Christie’s is selling off unique gold necklaces, rings, and more from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt that are worth far less ...