To pass the time the ancient Greeks played various board and dice games which have been attested to in various sources.

The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted more than 3,000 years, and practices surrounding the Eye of Horus changed over time. "In later periods, a large wedjat made of wax was placed over the left ...

What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in ... This amulet was created sometime between circa 1070 and 664 B.C. and is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York ...

Created 5,000 years ago, the mysterious color has been found on artworks and artifacts throughout the ancient world. But the pigment's recipe was eventually lost to history ...

Researchers using a cutting-edge technique have discovered hidden details in two ancient Egyptian paintings in the Theban Necropolis, near the River Nile, that date back more than 3,000 years.

The 5,000-year-old manuscript was discovered in an Egyptian tomb and is believed to hold knowledge about the origins of humanity and potentially serve as a prophecy ...

One of the ancient Egyptian pantheon’s most celebrated deities was Bes–an impish, feline god associated with motherhood, childbirth, and homes. Archeological evidence indicates his popularity ...

Rare ancient Egyptian jewelry now costs less than a Cartier bracelet: ‘Wearable art’ By . Brooke Kato. Published Jan. 27, 2025, 12:47 p.m. ET.

Egyptian writer Ahdaf Soueif’s new foreword challenges readers to think beyond the confines of art-historical silos, asking whether it’s more important to categorize art or to contextualize it.