By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens ...

Dive into the sands of ancient Egypt and uncover the captivating story of Osiris, the god-king destined to die not once, but ...

Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...

Is your baby legendary? Yeah — that was a rhetorical question. Of course they are!! That's why we've come up with a list of mythical names that come from different mythologies from all around the ...

The South by Southwest Film and Television Festival has unveiled its highly anticipated 32nd edition lineup, boasting a star-studded roster of films featuring Seth Rogen, Nicole Kidman ...

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Seth MacFarlane, creator and star of the long-running animated series, recently took to social media to explain the origins of the “it insists upon itself” meme that fans quote. “Since this ...

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and the enduring faith of an ancient people, trusting as much in the munificence of invisible deities as in tangible life-givers like rivers. The Sanskrit word kumbh means pitcher, or pot. The story ...

Egyptian zodiac signs originate from ancient Egyptian astrology, often linked to the deities and their influence on life. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images ...

Was Stonehenge an ancient calendar? A new study says no. The Carnac stones, located in Brittany in northwestern France, date back around 6,000 years. They consist of about 3,000 stones ...