The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom in the temple of Philae is the last known use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, but why did they stop being used?

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When researchers examined skeletons buried in present-day Sudan, they found evidence that some had belonged to workers who ...

Ancient people in India, Europe and some other countries used natural methods to detect pregnancy, including urine tests with seeds, garlic tests, pulse assessments, and bee behaviour.

Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery in the ancient Egyptian city of Taposiris Magna, including a tunnel beneath a temple, which could be a key lead to the lost tomb of Cleopatra VII.

Inventions occasionally paint a very different picture of our ancient world. Ancient inventions can be groundbreaking. They give us more insight into past cultures, people, and technology.

Archaeologists have found evidence from around 1000 B.C. of the use of spoons in Ancient Egypt. The invention of bread as a staple food allowed humans to store and transport food more efficiently ...