The heroic days of deciphering hieroglyphics and cuneiform make for great stories, but will we ever see that happen again?

A few decades ago, researchers discovered four small clay cylinders marked with strange symbols at an ancient tomb in Syria ... early writing systems—like hieroglyphs and cuneiform—used ...

Ancient Egyptian cursive and the yet-untranslated hieroglyphics. Known as the Rosetta Stone, this trilingual slab presented an unmatched opportunity to unlock the stories of the Ancient Egyptians.

In addition to studying the chemical properties of the Egyptian blue lotus, Liam McEvoy has studied ancient hieroglyphs, seeking patterns and meaning in the symbols. “I wanted to let the plant tell ...

What were Egyptian hieroglyphs? The ancient Egyptians left behind written ... Learn about just some of the strange and wonderful gods who ruled over all aspects of the lives of the Ancient Egyptians.

Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids, mummies and hieroglyphs. At times throughout its thousands of years of history, ancient Egypt was an empire that controlled vast areas of northeast Africa ...

What were Egyptian hieroglyphs? The ancient Egyptians left behind written ... Learn about just some of the strange and wonderful gods who ruled over all aspects of the lives of the Ancient Egyptians.