Just about each stone artistically created to include symbols, images, or even a statue — whether it be religious or not — tells the story of the life of the person laid to rest beneath the ...

Just about every stone artistically created to include symbols, images or even a statue — whether it is religious or not — tells the... What are the symbols at cemeteries and what do they mean?

As a scholar of ancient slavery and early Christian history, I often encounter three myths that stand in the way of understanding ancient slavery and how systems of enslavement have evolved over time.

Known as the world's oldest civilization, Ancient Egypt, with its awe-inspiring architecture, hieroglyphics, and rulers, has fascinated humanity for eons. Yet, despite significant advancements in ...

As an Egyptologist, I have spent years trying to harness the power of ancient symbols—especially those used in hieroglyphic writing—to uncover the knowledge and beliefs of past people of the Nile.

An analysis of ancient “nailed heads” from Spain found some local skulls, likely symbols of respect, and foreign ones, likely symbols of intimidation. Photo from the Autonomous University of ...

A team of paleoanthropologists has discovered evidence that the extinct human relative Homo naledi not only intentionally buried their dead, but also used symbols, perhaps for mortuary reasons ...