Papyrus, the ancient world’s paper, is made from the pith of reeds that grew along the Nile River. Lucky for us, it was used ...

An Egyptian papyrus from the 13th century BC describes giant warriors and reopens a global historical and biblical debate.

A rare gilded and complete Book of the Dead, used by ancient Egyptians to help them to the afterlife, is now on display in Brooklyn ...

Long before modern UFO stories, an ancient account describes something terrifyingly specific: “they saw a fiery disc in the sky.” The text claims it had “no head,” made no sound, and even “emitted a ...

Discover the rich history of greeting cards, from ancient China to Victorian England and modern traditions worldwide, highlighting their lasting emotional impact.

How would a New York Times obituary writer measure up to the scribes of the Book of the Dead? He found out at the Brooklyn Museum.

Discover the evolution of economics from ancient times to modern theories that influence global markets, including Adam Smith and Keynesian approaches.

Pecorino Romano is one of the oldest cheeses in the world, with roots going back to Ancient Rome. But today, most of it is no ...

How does a wax model become a gold Oscar statuette? USA TODAY got an exclusive tour of the place that makes Hollywood dreams come true.

Rajeev Dhir is a writer with 10+ years of experience as a journalist with a background in broadcast, print, and digital newsrooms. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...