The sistrum was one of the most sacred musical instruments in ancient Egypt and was believed to hold powerful magical properties. It was used in the worship of the goddess Hathor, mythological... The ...

Every year, Christmas brings with it a huge amount of wrapping paper. More and more people are turning to "Furoshiki cloths" ...

Nov. 19, 2024 — Leveraging a unique statistical analysis and applying it to ancient DNA extracted from human skeletal remains, a team of researchers has revealed new insights into how ancient ...

This compact EliteDesk mini desktop may be compact, but it comes with Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD for $279.97 (reg. $379).

In our news wrap Thursday, Vladimir Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range missile to strike Ukraine, police in Brazil indicted former President Bolsonaro on charges of orchestrating a ...

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Have you noticed that indigo prints are popping up everywhere? The ancient Japanese tie-dyeing technique of shibori is ...

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Here is an Ancient Greece map, featuring how the country was like in the ancient times, during the peak centuries of its history. In this map of Ancient Greece, you can spot the various regions of the ...

Enjoy special guest takeovers, music mixes, and a whole host of brilliant storytelling this Christmas on BBC Radio and BBC ...