Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

Many of the coffins and linen wrappings had been damaged by ancient floods, but some items, such as beaded jewelry, bracelets, mirrors, and stones, were well-preserved. Notable finds included a ...

Italian researchers suggest that symbols from the oldest writing system in the world may have come directly from cylinder seal motifs.

The 3,800-year-old site near the city of Luxor holds the remains of 11 individuals, who may have been members of the same ...

The origins of writing in ancient Mesopotamia and beyond may rest on a group of cylindrical seals. A team of archeologists from the University of Bologna in Italy has identified a series of ...

It's important to use the right words when writing about writing. Scholars studying the history of it distinguish between ...

A rare discovery of a tomb from ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom near Luxor may hold several generations from a single family.

Restoration work at the site of a "key" ancient Egyptian temple is revealing long-hidden colorful details in its decorations. The Temple of Esna, located on the west bank of the Nile over 30 miles ...

While they served a functional purpose, they also now serve as crucial pieces of the history of aesthetics and symbolism—not just in Babylon, but across ancient Mesopotamia and the rest of the ...

So you’ve inherited some jewelry from a relative, or got a potential bargain on a few pieces at a flea market or estate sale. How do you know if it’s costume jewelry or the real stuff?