A bottle of Egyptian blue hand mixed by George Washington Carver (c. 1864-1943) was loaned by the Iowa State archives.

Christopher Nolan is one of the best directors in Hollywood and he can help break a polarizing trend that has haunted ancient ...

At a cathedral in York, England, expert stonemasons are combining cutting-edge technology with ancient technique to bring ...

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a tapestry of splendid beaches, ancient treasures and stunning landscapes.

January 29, 2025 • Even if Greenland were for sale, buying the Artic territory would be complicated. And French President Emmanuel Macron promises to renovate the Louvre, which is falling into ...

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

"They can stay fresh for weeks … which is why they figured so much in the art not only of ancient times but also throughout the Renaissance, right up to the modern period." During the ...

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...

Greek mythology is full of the gods’ exploits, and surprising details abound in ancient art. Greek pottery, for instance, illustrates their often bawdy activities. Further, the strange effigies of the ...

Was Stonehenge an ancient calendar? A new study says no. The Carnac stones, located in Brittany in northwestern France, date back around 6,000 years. They consist of about 3,000 stones ...

From ancient cave paintings to contemporary protest art, graffiti has evolved into a powerful medium for social commentary and change. The roots of graffiti can be traced back to prehistoric times, ...

The Venus de Milo, a celebrated ancient statue found on the Greek island ... the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is also spearheading new research into the rich historical insights these objects ...