Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

The exhibit appeared in Houston, San Francisco, Sydney, Paris and Cologne before arriving in Japan in March. Continued demand ...

The museum’s most anticipated exhibit is the full 5,500 items from King Tutankhamen’s tomb. Egyptians say it’s time to ...

CAIRO (AP) — In an extravaganza of pharaonic imagery with a drone light show depicting ancient gods and pyramids in the sky, Egypt on Saturday inaugurated its long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum, a ...

As researchers discover overlooked tattoos on mummies from around the world, it's prompting new insights about some of the ...

While Donald Trump seems to have a special obsession with gold, he certainly isn't the first. A look at gold's timeless value ...

A tiny silver goblet discovered decades ago in the Judean Hills might hold the oldest known depiction of cosmic creation – and the scenes etched into its surface tell a surprisingly peaceful story.

From the delicacy of the hands grazing the fabric, ensuring no thread is out of place, to the poetic rhythm in the movement ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which houses more than 100,000 ancient treasures, officially opened on November 1, 2025. Here's what's on display.

Have you ever wondered why you instinctively knock on wood after mentioning good fortune? Or why you avoid walking under ...