From easing the passage of the deceased into the afterlife to celebrating the joys of life on Earth, dance was integral to the daily lives of ancient Egyptians. Depictions of dancers on tombs and ...

A mysterious ancient Egyptian "mug" was once used to drink a mind-bending cocktail of psychedelic substances, alcohol and bodily fluids, a study has revealed. Researchers conducted an advanced ...

Archeologists from Egypt and the United States unearthed an ancient ... city of Luxor, Egyptian authorities said. The discovery included a trove of exquisitely crafted jewelry as well as a ...

From the portrayal of Queen Cleopatra to the myth that ancient Egyptians rode camels everywhere, there are numerous false beliefs surrounding this fascinating civilization. As one of the most ...

A 2,000-year-old mug produces the first physical evidence that the ancient Egyptians used hallucinogens, proving the old myths to be true, they were definitely getting high. As part of the ...

Painted relief of Seti I (left) receiving the sign of life from Egyptian ... stone or even emerald, but the actual tablet has never been found. The more scientific description of the origin of the ...

Related: 'Extraordinary' burial of ancient Egyptian governor's daughter discovered in a coffin within another coffin Artifacts from the burials include many pieces of jewelry, including necklaces ...

In the Myth of the Solar Eye, an ancient Egyptian story, Hathor the sky goddess has a regrettable taste for humans, and her blood thirsty instincts need to be dulled. Fortunately for mankind ...

Found etched into clay cylinders in Syria, the strange symbols date to around 2400 B.C.E.—500 years before other known alphabetic scripts Sonja Anderson The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius ...

Forgotten Giants: Were There Really Giants in Ancient Times? One of the most enduring myths of humankind is that pertaining to giants. In almost every major civilization and culture in the world, ...

A Bes mug used in ancient Egyptian rituals. Image: Tampa Museum of Art, Florida/D. Tanasi et al., 2024/Scientific Reports How does a concoction of honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice ...