First words decoded from burnt scrolls that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years
This week, explore decoded words from charred ancient scrolls, meet heroic frog daddies, see Grand Canyon-size lunar features ...
Ancient Egyptian breadcrumb found in museum store
A crumb of bread entombed thousands of years ago alongside an ancient Egyptian mummy has been discovered among a collection ...
Nubian kings ruled Egypt for less than 100 years. Their influence lasted centuries.
Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...
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Experts Are Alarmed by a Video of Workers Hammering Away at Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza
Some citizens and archaeologists are concerned about what they see as widespread "mismanagement" of Egypt's rich cultural ...
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Ancient artifacts unearthed in Iraq shed light on hidden history of Mesopotamia
Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...
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5,000-Year-Old Egyptian Map Depicts America
On Wednesday, Elton John announced he's releasing a new album with Brandi Carlile called “Who Believes in Angels?” set to be released on April 4. An emotional behind-the-scenes video shares a look at ...
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Scientist Bakes ‘Incredible’ Loaf Of Bread Using 4,500-Year-Old Yeast Found In Ancient Egyptian Pottery
"The aroma and flavor are incredible. I’m emotional," tweeted Seamus Blackley after tasting his freshly baked loaf.
Ancient alphabetic writing unearthed by UC Santa Cruz professor remains a mystery
While still a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, UC Santa Cruz professor Elaine Sullivan unearthed ancient ...