The "grotesque" baobab tree has long been known as the "tree of life" for its ability to create and maintain its own ecosystem in arid regions. Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, people have ...

Scientists have debated where Prototaxites belong in the tree of life for over a century, but now a new study suggests it ...

People divorced and remarried. There weren’t schools like the ones we have today, but ancient Egyptians did have apprenticeships. This meant that many children had jobs or were learning a trade.

The tomb was found within an ancient Egyptian necropolis in Abydos. The burial is located about 23 feet (7 meters) underground and contains a limestone burial chamber covered with mudbrick vaults ...

Huber’s work suggested that the ancient Egyptians traded with Southeast Asia to acquire Pistacia tree resin for mummification a thousand years earlier than previously recorded. Building on her ...

Ancient Chinese, Hebrews, and Egyptians viewed evergreens as symbols of eternal life. European pagans "decked ... are credited with starting the Xmas tree tradition. They brought fir trees inside ...

Burial chamber unearthed seven meters (23 feet) underground It was discovered at important ancient Egyptian city Abydos The pharaoh's name was obliterated by ancient tomb robbers March 27 (Reuters ...