Many fine examples of wooden and clay mechanical string toys have been found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt. The original of this particular wooden crocodile is believed to be from 1100 BCE and is on ...

Many of the items we use today were invented in Ancient Egypt. You might assume that certain items like pens, paper, hair wax ...

According to CAPMAS data, only 97 of the 170 inventions submitted to the Agency in the past decade were marketed. Al-Feki counters that the Agency does support Egyptian inventions, helping them to ...

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...

Designed by the Greek inventor Heron, this coin-operated holy water dispenser was used in Egyptian temples to dispense water for ritual washings. Worshippers would place a coin into the machine and ...

The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...

Conjuring up images of Ancient Egypt typically involves Hollywood films ... this incredible society is behind many of the world’s most prominent inventions, architectural practices and ...