5,000-year-old discovery rewrites history of ancient Egyptian technology ...

However, careful reexaminations indicate the “little awl” is far more significant than originally believed—so much so that it ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic ...

The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public. Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, ...

Both the mummies and 3D models and prints of the scans will be on display at the California Science Center’s upcoming ...

Researchers have recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago. A team of Washington State University-led researchers has ...

High-resolution imaging conducted at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention ...

When you think of ancient Egypt, you might imagine towering pyramids, majestic temples, and the noseless Great Sphinx of Giza. But the iconic civilization produced many more architectural marvels than ...

After more than 1,600 years underwater, massive stones from the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria have been recovered. Using ...

Examination of an ancient alabaster vase in the Yale Peabody Museum’s Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opiates, providing the clearest evidence to date of broad opium use in ancient ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...