The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...

Two life-sized statues have been unearthed in Pompeii, including a bejewelled priestess of the ancient goddess Ceres.

Archaeologists in Belgium unearthed a remarkably well-preserved Roman-era dog beneath a stone foundation, sparking new ...

A new study reveals ancient Egyptians hunted crocodiles specifically for mummification, shedding new light on their ...

The discovery of artifacts near the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun may be the oldest known evidence of a ritual known as the ...

A stunning Ancient Egyptian gold pendant, depicting Bes, the god of protection, fertility, and household blessings. Bes was a beloved figure in Egyptian, Persian, and Achaemenid cultures and often ...

Greek mythology is a popular history of myths and beliefs from ancient Greece, and they have continued to receive attention, ...

The revered goddess of fertility and agriculture, Demeter, was also celebrated in ancient Athens and other parts of Greece on the day of the Spring Equinox. As the earth awoke from the deep winter ...

A groundbreaking study using advanced radar technology has revealed a vast and intricate underground structure beneath the Pyramids of Giza. Scientists Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa and ...

The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and are often used to do evil.

A recent study documents a new way to select viable ... Communication Between Body Muscle and the Brain Influences Fertility Feb. 5, 2025 — A newly discovered line of communication between body ...

The tomb was found within an ancient Egyptian necropolis in Abydos. The burial is located about 23 feet (7 meters) underground and contains a limestone burial chamber covered with mudbrick vaults ...