The murals, which are designated as national treasures, comprise paintings of 16 men and women, as well as drawings of guardian deities representing four directions and deriving from ancient ...

In 1862, an American antiquities dealer was in an Egyptian marketplace, squinting at a scroll. The scroll was written in hieratic, a type of ancient Egyptian cursive, and the dealer, Edwin Smith, wasn ...

An Indonesian-Greek muralist brings ancient Chinese poetry to life in Wuhan, China. Inspired by the verse "Jade flutes play in Yellow Crane Tower; plum blossoms fall in May over the river city," the ...

Old Palace Wall Painting Depicts Naturalistic Expression of Birds, Details Help Identify the Species The detailed painting on ...

Ancient Egyptian person: Well it’s not! We need to know exactly when the river will flood, so that we plant our crops at the right time. That way, we can take advantage of all the nutrients left ...

Child: The ancient Egyptian civilisation began 5,000 years ago and lasted 3,000 years! It was located along the River Nile in north-east Africa. I better write this down! Oh! I’ve lost my pen.

Well, one physicist tried to figure that out. VICE reports that Seamus Blackley, more famous as the man behind Xbox, had the chance of a lifetime to bake some bread using 4,500-year-old yeast that was ...

Museums are a great way to spend time in a new city, while also learning in the process. These are the best free, ...

This is believed to be the first ... Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and ...

The term Egyptian cotton gets thrown around a lot as shorthand for very fancy sheets, but not all Egyptian cotton is created equal. Some sheets made from Egyptian cotton will be certified as such ...

February in Houston offers a vibrant array of events, including theatrical performances, concerts, and cultural celebrations.