An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift" ...

An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of ...

Tomb art suggests the sky goddess Nut from ancient Egypt might reveal the oldest depiction of our galaxy.

LiDAR uncovers hidden Neolithic fortification, revealing sophisticated ancient human defense from 5,000 years ago.

When we think of ancient Egypt, we often imagine huge pyramids, gold-laden tombs, and grand temples. But beyond the monumental and the majestic everyday life, ancient Egypt was also full of ...

The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired ...

Archaeologists are revealing the secrets of a long-lost Stone Age civilization - believed to be the oldest in the world.

I began to see, as though in some miraculously preserved document, the ancient birth of modern Europe.’ Why has no one seen this before? Robb’s answer is simple: they did not have access to the ...