The English word scarab doesn't only mean beetle, but also a culture of functional and decorative sculptural jewelry based on ...

An international team of archaeologists, bioinformatic specialists, and historians has discovered that many medieval books ...

The symbol was popular in Ancient Egyptian culture and was found at a site known for its archaeological significance.

Today, more than a dozen stalls specialising in stamps still line the alley, but the know-how involved in this ancient craft is fading, with only a few of the owners still making stone seals by hand.

“To protect an animal like the Mediterranean monk seal in its natural environment, you essentially have to protect the entire marine ecosystem,” he said. Conservation efforts have paid ...