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Archaeology has long been kind to the men (and women) who raised Egypt’s stone marvels. Burial shafts beside the Giza ...
Archaeologists are piecing together vivid 1,800-year-old frescoes from “thousands upon thousands upon thousands” of plaster ...
Jefferson was a passionate music lover and an amateur violinist. He had a collection of harpsichords and pianos at his home, Monticello, in Charlottesville, Va., and owned a prolific collection of ...
His problem is that, from his mother’s side, he has inherited a fertile imagination and a refined intellect. He is no coward, ...
DNA obtained from the remains of a man who lived in ancient Egypt around the time the first pyramids were built is providing ...
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How Ancient Egyptians Cut Through Solid Rock

The world of the Ancient Egyptians hold many secrets. How did they build the pyramids? How did they carve its blocks out of solid stone? Perhaps some of those mysteries can be cracked ...
An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...
Join UnChartedX on a deep dive into Egypt’s forgotten temples — structures that may hold clues to lost technologies and civilizations. This video explores hidden ruins, unusual stonework, and ...
The exhibition "Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums" will run from November 20, 2025 to August 31, 2026 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: RTHK ...
Why the Ancient Craft of Dry Stone Walling Still Holds So Much Appeal in the 21st Century Artisans around the world are ditching the mortar and embracing an old ...
Ancient Lost Worlds and Hidden History. On location videos made by author and adventurer Brien Foerster exploring Peru, Bolivia, Egypt, Hawaii, Easter Island and other exotic places. With special ...
Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.