Analysis of the fossil suggests that the only two egg-laying mammals, platypuses and land-based echidnas, both descended from ...

Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess may represent one of the earliest visual interpretations of the Milky Way ...

Stone tools dating back 150,000 years have been found in the jungle, revealing early human occupation in dense tropical ...

Fossils of footprints over 160 million years old have helped paleontologists at the University of Leicester to narrow down ...

A new study suggests this 3,600-year-old vial unearthed in Iran may be the oldest red lipstick ever found. The lipstick ...

When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BCE, he signaled the beginning of the era of Ptolemaic rule. His general ...

The papyrus or papyrus It is the writing surface manufactured by the ancient Egyptians by the stem of these aquatic ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which houses more than 100,000 ancient treasures, will host its grand opening on July 3, ...

The power of Ramses III spread over key routes and was marked by rock inscriptions in his name—one has been found in Wadi Rum ...

Follow in the footsteps of famed explorers and delve into the mysteries of King Tut’s tomb, now in a dazzling display at ...

The event will include prehistoric artifacts, fossils and geological specimens from local experts. Visitors can engage in hands-on games and activities suitable for all ages. The Heritage Center ...

Famous Christian artists Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding have revived a third century hymn discovered on ancient Egyptian papyrus, releasing a contemporary version of the song ahead of Easter. Titled ...