Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates was first to use the word hysteria, from the Greek hysteron (uterus), for an ailment that affected women.

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in Egypt, unearthing a 4,000-year-old tomb belonging to an ancient prince.

Said to be over 5,000 years old, the Atlantis Ring—also known as the Luxor Ring—is rooted in Egyptian history and sacred ...

Over the next several hundred years, marriage evolved into a widespread institution embraced by the ancient Hebrews ... the blessings of a priest became increasingly common.

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church mourned Pope Francis on Monday, saying he was "a true example of Christian humility".

The burial chamber — which was found in January and features many decorated rooms and mudbrick vaults — is the second major ...

Archaeologists in Egypt discover mummified crocodiles dating back over 3,000 years near Aswan. Found in sacred sites ...

Egyptian archaeologists uncovered the tomb of Pharaoh Userkaf's son in Saqqara, revealing a rare pink granite false door and ...

From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

Archaeologists excavating at Saqqara Necropolis found a 4,300-year-old tomb of a poorly known prince with a unique fake door, ...

When Roman Egypt came under attack from the Kushites in what is now Sudan, the Roman forces responded by destroying a Kushite ...