Rather than being a recent cultural development, kissing may have been practised by other early humans like Neanderthals and ...

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, ...

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For generations, the ancient Egyptian city of Akhetaten—built by the controversial Pharaoh Akhenaten—was shrouded in the ...

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The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and the samurai of Japan. Drawing on the beautiful art and artefacts ...

Consulting curator Joanna Smith discusses a decadelong journey to open Gallery 12 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

An ancient alabaster vase from Yale’s Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opium, offering the strongest evidence yet ...

Nefertari, Great Royal Wife of Ramses II, was a diplomat, priestess, and one of ancient Egypt’s most revered queens. Her ...

The reason for its mythic appeal lies in its daily journey. Each morning, as the sun’s rays touch the lotus’s petals, they ...

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.

Without further ado, here are six captivating dogs with unique ears that deserve some special recognition!