An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth.

Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, ...

Some of the first human beings to arrive in Tasmania, over 41,000 years ago, used fire to shape and manage the landscape, ...

A collection of perforated pebbles from an archaeological site in Israel may be spindle whorls, representing a key milestone in the development of rotational tools including wheels, according to a new ...

Ancient Egyptians made an early version of plant-based paper using papyrus — which is where the word ... China invented a ...

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the invention of paper, ancient Chinese recorded important texts on ... were typically bound together with silk or hemp ropes. These slips covered a wide ...

Nougat is a confection that dates back centuries and is enjoyed all over the world. We've got all the info you need on this ...

Before the invention of paper, ancient Chinese recorded important texts on various materials such as tortoise shells, animal ...

Paper was invented in China around 105 AD and revolutionized the way people recorded and shared information. Before paper, ...

In addition to its medicinal and beauty uses, hemp is also used for a variety of commercial and industry products, like rope, clothing, paper, bioplastics and even biofuel. Edibles are marijuana ...

A negative paper cut is where you cut into your main sheet of paper leaving it intact with just the pieces you’ve cut out creating the gaps. It’s an ancient paper crafting technique practiced all over ...