The hair color of the ancient Greeks has long intrigued historians. Luckily, evidence of their appearance can be found in ...

Coming of age as a Muslim with Lebanese and Egyptian heritage in the U.K., I was in constant pursuit of connections to my ethnic identity. Against a social backdrop that othered my family and me, I ...

Aug. 4 -- A little sheep grease here, a little lead powder there… long before Cover Girl and Maybelline entered the scene, ancient women used what they could to enhance their beauty. And, as revealed ...

Ancient DNA from Iceland’s first centuries of habitation is forcing historians and geneticists to redraw the map of who ...

Renowned Egyptian makeup artist Ahmed Khawaga speaks to Ahram Online about his experience contributing to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony. Drawing on his previous involvement in ...

"A woman who wears makeup for a person who appreciates her beauty" is an old Chinese saying known by many. Buried Fashion: Dresses. [Photo/amazon.cn] Wearing makeup for an individual, specifically, ...

The origin of organic matter found in meteorites that formed during the birth of the Solar System 4.5 billion years ago may provide key clues to understanding the birth of life here on Earth. It could ...