Last week, Egyptologist Fatma Keshk gave a lecture at the French Institute for Oriental Archaeology (IFAO) in Cairo on courtyards in ancient Egypt.

Cats domesticated themselves, ancient DNA shows A comprehensive survey of cat genes suggests that even after felines wandered into our lives, they remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.

A joint Egyptian-German mission has made an unprecedented discovery of eight previously undocumented storage chambers – or magazines – within Sahure’s Pyramid in the Abusir Necropolis south ...

The 5,000-Year Secret History of the Watermelon Ancient Hebrew texts and Egyptian tomb paintings reveal the origins of our favorite summertime fruit.

Some people believe the blue lotus flower has health benefits, including for anxiety and sleep. However, it has psychoactive properties, and research on its safety and efficacy is needed.

Read about early humans in this anthropology news section. Early human development, early human migration, culture and more. Photos.