The slow cooker of the ancient world, the tagine has been a staple in North African kitchens for centuries. The Berbers of ...

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 ...

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.

Recently, archaeologists unearthed a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mining camp in the Sukari Mountains. Crews found evidence of ancient gold mining, processing, and purification. The archaeological ...

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 ...