Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals.

Archaeological excavations have revealed a gateway to an ancient Egyptian temple that is thought to be hidden in a mountainside. Researchers from Germany's University of Tübingen uncovered a ...

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 ...

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 ...

A team of researchers from the University of South Florida has discovered the first-ever physical evidence that ancient Egyptians got messed up on rowdy cocktails of hallucinogenic drugs.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Known for its striking green color, peridot has been appreciated since ancient Egyptian times and is often found in the tombs ...

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 ...