Hidden inside the British Museum are artifacts that raise uncomfortable questions about ancient technology. Among the most mysterious are thousands of stone vases carved from extremely hard rock.

Bow drill in action, New Kingdom tomb painting from Western Thebes, Tomb of Rekhmire, object 31.6.25, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Nina de Garis Davies Production of this article included the use of ...

High-resolution imaging conducted at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention in two ancient priests.

CHARLOTTE – Charlotte will have the opportunity this spring to step inside one of the most iconic structures in human history thanks to “Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt.” ...

Explore the world’s most fascinating ancient sites and uncover evidence of advanced machining technology used by civilizations long before modern tools existed. From Egypt to Peru, discover mysterious ...