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Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

Instead of referring to sounds in an essentially arbitrary way, pictures refer to the world. As such, they require no ...

The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom in the temple of Philae is the last known use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, but why did they stop being used?

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

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

Recent discoveries regarding the Pyramids of Giza have stirred excitement and speculation among archaeology enthusiasts and social media users alike. A new investigation using advanced technology has ...

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The significance of the blue lotus was confirmed in 1922 when Howard Carter found blue lotus petals covering the body of ...

Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...

Jewelry was an important part of ancient Egyptian culture. Excavation at the Karnak temple found a 2,600-year-old pot filled with gold jewelry, beads, and statues. The statues of Egyptian gods ...

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding individuals who desecrated ancient, protected tribal rock carvings near Bishop, California. The petroglyphs at Volcanic Tableland were ...