The ancient Egyptians took a number of measures to safeguard the pyramids. But did they ever resort to booby traps? The answer, Egyptologists told Live Science, is an emphatic no. "No, they didn't use ...

However, careful reexaminations indicate the “little awl” is far more significant than originally believed—so much so that it ...

A long-overlooked Ancient Egyptian tool is now reshaping what archaeologists know about the origins of human engineering. A ...

Using advanced CT imaging, the team has discovered new details about the mummies’ health, lifestyles and humanity.

Scientists have found traces of ancient opiates in the residue lining an Egyptian alabaster vase, indicating that opiate use was woven into the fabric of the culture. And the Egyptians didn’t just ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic ...

Researchers have identified what may be the earliest known metal drill from ancient Egypt-and it was hidden in plain sight.

According to the researchers who have worked with them, not all that bad. They’ve used descriptors like woody, spicy, and ...

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