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It’s not one of the top subjects for discussion within scientific discourse, but it’s worth taking a sidestep from what is normally considered pure scientific topics. Before we have a s…

Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert

The ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.

Depictions of the Milky Way found in ancient Egyptian imagery

An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of Portsmouth Associate Professor of Astrophysics, Dr. Or Graur to uncover what he thinks may be the ancient Egyptian visual depiction of the Milky Way.

Ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when their cats died.

Ancient Egyptians are often said to have worshipped cats. They didn’t — though it is accurate to say their felines were beloved and pampered, sometimes bedazzled in gold accessories, and occasionally allowed to eat directly from dinner plates at meals. Cats first made their appearance in Fertile Crescent farming communities around 8,000 years ago, and they […]

Mathematics Ancient Egypt, The Incredible Achievements

The ancient Egyptians were known for their advanced understanding of mathematics and its many practical uses. From the construction of the iconic pyramids to their use of algebraic.