High in the hills of Tuscany, a secluded monastery houses a remarkable and little-known collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts preserved far from the Nile. This full documentary uncovers mummies, ...

The Egyptologist, Zahi Hawass, announced a documentary chronicling his life and career. Here's why we're excited for it.

Far more than a geographical reality, the Nile is the narrative thread of identity and the ultimate source of inspiration for ...

The Newport Beach Film Festival is digging into archeology this weekend and you’re invited to join the cinematic adventure.

Christian, Jewish and other religious congregations across America have been incorporating meditation practices — including those from Eastern religions like Buddhism or Hinduism.

Scientists have found traces of ancient opiates in the residue lining an Egyptian alabaster vase, indicating that opiate use was woven into the fabric of the culture. And the Egyptians didn’t just ...

Researchers discovered opium biomarkers in a 2,500-year-old alabaster vase using nondestructive techniques. The findings provide chemical proof that ancient Egyptians likely consumed opium ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ancient Egyptians may have used opium a lot. Based on recent ...

Examination of an ancient alabaster vase in the Yale Peabody Museum’s Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opiates, providing the clearest evidence to date of broad opium use in ancient ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you think of ancient Egypt, you might imagine towering pyramids ...

Federal authorities have recovered more than a dozen ancient Egyptian artifacts illegally smuggled into the United States and destined for private collectors, including a funerary statue valued at ...

The plague of Akhetaten has long been cited as a possible explanation for the mysterious abandonment of ancient Egypt's short-lived capital city. However, a comprehensive new archaeological analysis ...