The tale of Akhetaten, the ancient Egyptian city that for a brief point in the 14th century BCE was the state’s capital and ...

In the slaveholding South, ancient Egypt and its pharaohs became a way to justify slavery. For abolitionists and African Americans, biblical Egypt served as a symbol of bondage and liberation.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Clarissa Bitar about their new album, Bakhaf al-Layl, and how they are leaning into vocals after a long time spent not liking the sound of their voice.

Humans can have extreme reactions when they come across insects – from delight at the sight of a Monarch butterfly to disgust ...

In 2024 and 2025, the world witnessed something extraordinary: gold, that ancient metal once thought to belong to kings and ...

Excavations are shedding light on what life was like at the ancient site, which may have once housed hundreds of soldiers at ...

Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted some 3,000 years; the show, which runs into January, covers all periods and features ...

Your brain transforms thoughts into speech using an ancient blueprint: the sensorimotor control system. New research reveals ...

A newfound pottery sherd has cuneiform text from the Assyrian Empire asking the Kingdom of Judah about a late tribute payment ...

Understanding what the environment looked like millions of years ago is essential for piecing together how our earliest ...