ancient egypt
Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old ‘Lost Golden City’ in Egypt
Aten, dubbed a “Lost Golden City” by Egyptian officials, is one of the most important finds in decades, said one archaeologist.
Scientist Says Bread He Baked From 4,500 Year-Old Yeast Is Delicious
Physicist and video game designer Seamus Blackley extracted yeast from ancient Egyptian pottery and used it to make a delicious sourdough bread.
Dozens of Cat Mummies Found in 4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Tombs
The King Userkaf pyramid complex at Saqqara is the final resting place for cats and scarab beetles—and it still contains unopened tombs.
The History of Eyeliner
From Ancient Egypt to Twiggy, Prince, and YouTube tutorials, here's how eyeliner got into your makeup bag for good.
How Close is 'Assassin's Creed: Origins' Egypt to the Real Thing?
Ubisoft's beautiful recreation of a lost city is built on shaky foundations.
How Nefertiti, Ancient Egypt's Revolutionary Queen, Became a Global Icon
Now known for her beauty, in ancient times, Nefertiti kickstarted religious reform, presided over a cultural revolution, and may well have ruled Egypt in her own right.
What Games Get So Wrong About Egypt, 'Assassin's Creed Origins' Gets Right
It's not perfect, but when so many games exoticize the culture, the latest Assassin's Creed gives it some life.
The Best Part of 'Assassin's Creed Origins' Has Nothing to Do With Killing
The cycle of violence and vengeance is alive and well in 'Origins,' but its best moments are quieter.
There’s a Huge Secret Vault in Giza’s Great Pyramid, and Nobody Knows Why
How light from alien stars and galaxies revealed a hidden chamber within the mother of all heritage sites.
Could Game Designers Crack Egyptian Hieroglyphics With Machine Learning?
Developers from "Assassin's Creed" are trying to make life easier for historians.