First words decoded from burnt scrolls that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years
This week, explore decoded words from charred ancient scrolls, meet heroic frog daddies, see Grand Canyon-size lunar features ...
Nubian kings ruled Egypt for less than 100 years. Their influence lasted centuries.
Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...
An El Greco Is Pulled From an Auction as Romania Objects
The Romanian government has long sought dozens of valuable paintings that it says the country’s last king took into exile in ...
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The Limits of Art
For Edoardo Bellotti It was the first June of the new millennium and we were in the northern Italian foothills of the Alps.
Ancient UK city dubbed the ‘chocolate capital’ is home to Europe’s largest Viking festival
A PRETTY UK city has two rather unusual claims to fame – with the home of chocolate and a massive Viking event. Hundreds of ...
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TimeLine’s March 4-9 Antiquities Auction takes collectors on a fascinating journey through the past with rarely-seen ancient art and artifacts
Rare and exceptional artworks and relics from the world’s most acclaimed cultures will cross the auction block along with ...
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Ancient Greek Sculpture Timeline: Dark Ages to Roman Copies
A deeper look into the development of ancient Greek art and sculpture through time, covering various styles, forms and ...
Workers Who Built Egypt's Giza Pyramids Received Beer Rations — But Amount Is Uncertain
A claim that they received 4 to 5 liters of beer a day has appeared in social media posts, popular articles and books for ...
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Ancient Greek Art and Architecture: An Evolving Timeline
An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...
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Iconic Grand Egyptian Museum is set to enthral art lovers at Art Cairo
The works Sabour created during the residency are a continuation of his acclaimed Syrian Sarcophagi and will honour influential contemporary figures using the sarcophagus as a visual symbol, drawing ...
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Is Egyptian Zodiac Signs: Exploring Ancient Egyptian Astrology
Egyptian zodiac signs originate from ancient Egyptian astrology, often linked to the deities and their influence on life. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images ...