In 1930, German archaeologists uncovered the lower half of a massive statue, estimating that it likely originally stood some ...

One of the most intriguing aspects of history is the art that comes with it. The paintings often reflect secrets that even ...

What it is: A broken statue depicting the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II (also spelled Ramses II) Where it is from: Ancient Thebes, Egypt When it was made: About 3,300 years ago Related: Pazyryk ...

The earliest known synthetic pigment, Egyptian blue is found in some of the paint that still colors ancient statues, coffins, and tomb walls. Modern scientists were intrigued by this long-lasting ...

Now, U.S. and Egyptian archaeologists have ... and contained another amazing find—traces of blue-and-yellow pigment could be found on the statue’s surface. Hopefully, further analysis of ...