When you think of Indian queens from centuries ago, what comes to mind? Regal splendor, opulent palaces, and towering forts, no doubt. But here’s a lesser-known fact: Indian queens also had some of ...

On a sunny afternoon on Dec. 6, 1912, an Egyptian worker at a dig along the banks of the Nile came across what may be the most striking find in the history of Egyptology. Ludwig Borchardt, the German ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The gold coin was likely ...

Let’s be honest – we’ve all seen that face. It’s the impossibly symmetrical features, the knowing half-smile, and that blue crown. It looks both ancient and utterly contemporary. This isn’t just an ...

Over 2,000 years later and Cleopatra's Pools at the site of ancient Hierapolis is still popular with visitors who wish to ...

Archaeologists recently discovered the remnants of an ancient Egyptian “pleasure boat” near the ruins of Cleopatra VII’s lost palace in Alexandria’s royal harbor. The discovery was announced by the ...