The 4,500-year-old pyramids of Giza are the backdrop for "Forever Is Now," which features sculptures, installations and ...

The Roman-era temple of Esna, 60 kilometers south of Luxor in Egypt, is undergoing extensive restoration work in an Egyptian-German ... with two plants: The papyrus (top) is the emblem of Lower ...

The Temple of Esna, a significant Egyptian archaeological site, has been undergoing extensive restoration works.

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Ancient Egypt is one of the world's most iconic civilizations, known for its awe-inspiring achievements and innovations.

Scans of mummies at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History uncovered new details about how they were prepared for the afterlife and helped solve a baffling mystery.

Ancient finds shape how we view history - and the world. Click or swipe through to see some of those discoveries as they're uncovered. The oldest known surviving tombstone in the United States ...

An international team of archaeologists led by Professor Jochem Kahl from Freie Universität Berlin has made an incredible ...

The 3,800-year-old site near the city of Luxor holds the remains of 11 individuals, who may have been members of the same ...

A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the iconic Sistine Chapel masterpiece.

"Imaginary Books," an upcoming show at New York's Grolier Club takes a counterfactual tour around the literary universe.

The petition reads: "This unique bust, with its historical and aesthetic value, is currently in Germany. Now is the time for ...