The ancient Egyptians are known for their love of bling, and excavations near the coastal city of Marsa Alam have now revealed new details as to how gold was extracted in the days of the pharaohs.

A six-day language immersion program in the South American city mixes classroom instruction with excursions where studens can practice the tongue.

Archaeologists in Autun, France, found rare fabric fragments, including a large purple piece, woven with gold threads in several ancient tombs. Photo from Lucie Marquat / Inrap Archaeologists in ...