Archaeologists in Egypt unearthed a sealed packet of the epic poem resting atop a Roman-era mummy, suggesting they may have ...

For the deceased of Roman-era Egypt, Greek literature may have offered a cheat code to a more comfortable afterlife.

The Sahara’s 3.6 million square miles (9.2 million square kilometers) of scorching sand actually comprise several deserts ...

The Greek mercenary Phanes of Halicarnassus aided Persia in conquering Egypt in one of history’s most intriguing accounts.

Golden Gate Park is about to go full pyramid. The de Young Museum will host the North American premiere of "Treasures of the ...

A new radiocarbon study has clarified the timing of the colossal Thera eruption, placing it before Egypt’s New Kingdom. Researchers analyzed artifacts tied to Pharaoh Ahmose, gaining rare access to ...

Ancient Egyptian astrology signs connect individuals to gods and deities, shaping characteristics and life paths.

Archaeologists have found something unexpected inside a 1,600-year-old Roman-era Egyptian mummy: a fragment of Homer’s Iliad.

Coming up on the Asbury Park Patch calendar: Guiding Beacons: Lighthouses From Ancient Egypt To Sea Girt ...

The arrival of spring 2026 brings more than just warmer weather; it signals a time of renewal for both the home and the ...

Staff at the Oglethorpe University in Atlanta closed a door on May 28, 1940. Behind the door waits a carefully assembled ...

The guidebooks and river cruise itinerary for the Nile River cruise were  studied and neatly packed for my trip, but nothing ...