The nitty-gritty of life in previous human eras can’t always be accessed by textbook study. The flavor and feel of the past ...

The genome of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window on the ancient society and hints at ...

The same force that paved the way for the Greek Golden Age sowed the seeds of its political collapse: individualism.

Elephantine, a town at Egypt's southern frontier near modern-day Aswan, provides a unique window into the urban life of some ...

The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the potential ancestry of those who belonged to the enduring civilization.