Many fine examples of wooden and clay mechanical string toys have been found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt. The original of this particular wooden crocodile is believed to be from 1100 BCE and is on ...

Many of the items we use today were invented in Ancient Egypt. You might assume that certain items like pens, paper, hair wax ...

Designed by the Greek inventor Heron, this coin-operated holy water dispenser was used in Egyptian temples to dispense water for ritual washings. Worshippers would place a coin into the machine and ...

A significant discovery from the ancient Egyptian world was announced this week. A Egyptian-British archeological team discovered the first royal tomb in more than 100 years, since the discovery ...

Conjuring up images of Ancient Egypt typically involves Hollywood films ... this incredible society is behind many of the world’s most prominent inventions, architectural practices and ...