Scientists have recreated the elusive Egyptian blue, a pigment used by ancient Egyptian artists for thousands of years.

Washington State University researchers recreate lost Egyptian blue pigment using ancient methods and modern scientific ...

A groundbreaking tool developed by the University of St Andrews is transforming how cultural heritage institutions identify ...

It is not the red of Ferraris or stop signs, but for Subramanian, the moon-inspired magenta represents a huge step forward ...

Eye lashes and upper eyelids were painted black with kohl whereas the lower eyelids were painted green using the copper mineral malachite. Some green cosmetics ... class ladies used the far more ...

More often than not, a rock’s history is purely geological. But Dave “Mac” McClain’s “Star of Cherokee” has a deep personal history that is as unique as the formation of the rust ...

Researchers theorize that an adult male dipped his finger in red ocher and intentionally used the pigment to complete the ...

A team of Washington State University-led researchers has recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian ...

The study of rock art and the analysis of its pigments represent a critical convergence of archaeology, materials science and chemistry. These interdisciplinary investigations not only elucidate ...

The study authors argue that it is likely these mineral patches represent upper mantle material, according to work appearing today in the journal Nature. If confirmed, mantle rock from the moon ...