An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a ...

A University of South Florida professor found the first-ever physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, ...

The perceived homoeroticism of Gladiator II has caused much comment, but is it really such a distortion of the truth?

Italy is world-renowned for its art, and there's nowhere better to see this art on display than its museums. These are the ...

In the lab, cosmetic researchers have identified at least five types of mucus cells in the garden snail alone, each producing a different biochemical composition. Among them, glycosaminoglycans are ...

Inspired by the artist's desire for viewers to "slow down, stay present and reconnect with their surroundings." ...

Cloth fragment found in Greek tomb may belong to Alexander the Great Scholar claims tomb holds tunic of Alexander, not his ...

Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery,” at the Michael C. Carlos Museum through Dec. 15, is a visually handsome work of meticulous scholarship that attempts to bridge some of the greatest divisions that ...

Black artists have long claimed ancient Egypt as their own. Now they’re telling their stories in person on the museum’s floor.

Journey through millennia of Greek history and culture with this exploration of Greece's 19 UNESCO World Heritage sites. From ...

Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, ...

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a collection of remarkable architectural achievements, have long captivated the ...