The ancient Egyptians sure loved gold, and it seems they saw human suffering as a small price to pay for the precious metal.

Jewelry and Gold Ornaments Found in Exceptional State at Ancient Egyptian Temple, 'A Very Important Discovery' Artifacts ...

The 25th Dynasty originated in Nubia, in what is today Sudan, and ruled over ancient Egypt between 744 and 656 BC.

By building the pyramids, ancient Egyptians believed they could make certain that, just like the Sun God, their king would be reborn in the afterlife. These are the Pyramid Texts - they are spells ...

This belief shows the spiritual significance that jewelry had in the lives of ancient Egyptians. Even a single bead was considered a window into their culture and beliefs. The Karnak temple ...

A room-sized, 3D diorama at the National Archeological Museum of Naples in Italy, depicts the ancient Roman town of Pompeii ...

Found at the Karnak Temple complex in Luxor, the 2,600-year-old trove includes a necklace depicting a golden trio of Egyptian deities Eli Wizevich History Correspondent The discoveries include ...

Amazing stories behind the world's most historic cities where every pavement, every monument, every corner has an incredible ...

Archaeologists discovered a 2,600-year-old jug at Egypt's Karnak temple complex, containing gold jewellery and statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. These ...

In this guest article, investigative historian, author and journalist Tony McMahon explores some of the more eccentric ...

People are crowded around tables, playing cards, Connect 4, Othello, and other games taken from a nearby communal shelf. One ...