One of the most intriguing aspects of history is the art that comes with it. The paintings often reflect secrets that even buildings fail to express. Archaeologists have found several historical ...

On the grounds of Emperor Nero’s grand palace, where legendary parties once shocked and amazed, archaeologists have uncovered a giant chunk of pure Egyptian blue ... of the colors used by ...

The earliest known synthetic pigment, Egyptian blue is found in some of the paint that still colors ancient statues, coffins, and tomb walls. Modern scientists were intrigued by this long-lasting ...