The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...

Archaeologists excavating the Porta Sarno necropolis in Pompeii, Italy, discovered life-sized statues of a man and woman as ...

Scientists gather for a new series attempting to explain the dis-appearance of ancient civilisations. This first investigates the abrupt end of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, 4,200 years ago.

As its name suggests, this ritual is based on the death and resurrection of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld. It is also possible that the staffs and vessels were used for a ...

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A rare total solar eclipse that darkened the skies of ancient Egypt in 2471 B.C. may have played a role in a remarkable ...

Gen Z is opting to get “tramp stamp" tattoos, or ink on the lower back, to feel more empowered.Its placing is convenient as ...

Passover is an eight-day Jewish holiday representing rebirth and new beginnings. Here's how to explain the holiday and ...

A new study presents a different theory, which challenges existing ideas about early class structures April 3, 2025 3:58 p.m. Cool Finds The 3-year-old picked up an ancient Canaanite scarab that ...