These techniques, in fact, were invented thousands of years ago by the leaders of the Ancient World ... was learned early on in human history that art as personal adornment enhanced your status.

The ancient Near East, a region extending from the eastern shores of the Mediterranean ... the people of this region developed metalworking and pottery-making to a level of sophistication unknown ...

Explore 10 nations where major archaeological finds illuminate our past, from Egypt's pyramids to Greece's ancient cities.

The ancient studies program acknowledges the importance of approaching the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean world from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Students are encouraged to ...

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Amulet inlay: figure of Anubis Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Inlay of mummy figure with human head Freer Gallery of Art and ...

The ruins in Vizzini, Sicily were built sometime between the 2nd and 4th century C.E.

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Humans don’t always recognize how delicate caves are and that they must be approached carefully—or left alone completely. Along with a fragile ecosystem, some people may not realize that caves contain ...

The Department of Classics offers all levels of ancient Greek and Latin as well as courses that explore the origins of Western literature, history, art, mythology, philosophy, religion, ethics, ...

For its third season, Perform Sharjah is taking cues from classical Arab theatre and addressing topics that range from the ...

Sep. 25, 2024 — Scientists successfully extracted and analyzed DNA from ancient cheese samples found alongside the Tarim Basin mummies in China, dating back approximately 3,600 years.