Excerpt: Once cherished by ancient civilisations from Egypt to Mesopotamia, lapis lazuli, often dubbed "blue gold," continues ...

Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.

Created around 1503, the painting—which just sold at auction for $3.1 million—depicts the saint after the crucifixion of ...

Some citizens and archaeologists are concerned about what they see as widespread "mismanagement" of Egypt's rich cultural ...

Not only are the pyramids still one of the seven wonders of the world, but they are also full of … Continue reading ...

Rare and exceptional artworks and relics from the world’s most acclaimed cultures will cross the auction block along with ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?

Walking into Colin Hutzan and Brian Nguyen’s Annex apartment feels like entering a musty, forgotten antique shop that also ...

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, famous for his fiery on-screen personality and world-class culinary talent, has spent years discovering the diverse cuisines of Africa.

Putting up a mezuzah in one’s doorway is a timeless and meaningful means of asserting proud Jewish identity. When it was ...

Delta will begin direct service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Australia’s Melbourne Airport (MEL). The post ...

Ancient Egypt had many more pyramids than those at Giza. The lesser known pyramids of Step, Bent and Red still stand today, ...