Facsimiles of these items, fashioned from bamboo frames and colored paper, can be found at Taiwanese funerals and ceremonies ...

This 15-karat gold helmet was discovered in a royal tomb at Ur, but it may only have been worn for ceremonial purposes.

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Newfound rock art from ancient Egypt may shed light on the time just before the first dynasty.

Vacheron Constantin has unveiled the Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial, a new 12-piece watch series that fuses technical finesse with artistic flair. It’s a poetic nod to the constellations, ...

And that is causing the surfaces with the rock art to break down,” Smith said. In an emailed statement to AFP, Woodside Energy said it recognises Murujuga as “one of Australia’s most culturally ...

Claims that a popular toy collectible was actually inspired by a demon from ancient folklore circulated online in July 2025.

WASHINGTON — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published recently in the journal Nature.

Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.Researchers sequenced whole genomes from ...