AMMAN - Petra's architecture had been under the strong Greco-Roman influence, but other styles were also seen, originating from Assyria.In ...

A modern control scheme and HD textures clash awkwardly with the boxy old levels of Lara's past, in three of her least ...

Painting miniatures is a good, chill time. Since I picked the hobby back up in 2017 I’ve spent hundreds of hours away from my screens, listening to good music and great podcasts. And ...

In the ruins of Rome’s opulent Domus Aurea palace, archaeologists have uncovered an array of ancient pigments used by artisans to paint the walls of the emperor Nero’s stately marble home with ...

The term Egyptian cotton gets thrown around a lot as shorthand for very fancy sheets, but not all Egyptian cotton is created equal. Some sheets made from Egyptian cotton will be certified as such ...

Ancient Greek art and culture have become cornerstones ... Kouroi looked notably Egyptian. Their slightly angular, geometric design mimicked that of ancient Egyptian bronze or wood sculpture.

An artisan works on an alabaster artwork at a workshop in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2025. Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt's Luxor, skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster ...

African fresco painting, a vibrant historical art form, serves as a window into the continent's diverse cultures and traditions. Crafted using pigments on wet plaster, these enduring, colorful ...

"This is not just a profession but an art form. With precision, I carve alabaster stone into beautiful statues, elegant vases, and other pieces," said Gamal Mahmoud, a 61-year-old master craftsman.

The pieces are, for the most part, completely wearable despite their age — Solomon calls the jewelry “wearable art.” Some, however, have been or can be modified if they are not immediately ...

“To many Romans, Egypt was a distant land that conjured emotions of fear and wonder. Yet, possessing Egyptian and Egyptian-looking items known as ‘Aegyptiaca’ or art indicated a sense of status in one ...