There were three fragments of mummy portraits in total ... a term given to illustrations from Roman Egypt, dating from the early 1st Century to the late 3rd Century A.D. These portraits had ...

Roman coins from the period show captive Judeans ... of how Jesus might have looked come from the Egyptian mummy portraits. These paintings were made of men who died between 80 and 120 AD in ...

This interdisciplinary course will explore the science and engineering aspects of ancient art from cave paintings to frescoes, mummy portraits, and sculptures ... where he leads tours in the Greek and ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...

Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...

Live Science reports that an international team of researchers has finally resolved the mystery surrounding a controversial ...

The only portrait of England's ill-fated Protestant queen may have been discovered after years of controversy over who it ...

Turkish authorities in the historic city of Niğde recently detained six people after finding an unusual possession in one of their homes: a medieval mummy allegedly destined for sale on the black ...

Roman Reigns is absent from WWE, and even the Original Tribal Chief will not participate in this year's Men's Elimination Chamber match. Reigns' return date has not been publicized, but the Only ...

In the ancient Roman world, which I study, biological sex and gender expression did not always line up as neatly as the president is demanding to see in today’s government. In antiquity ...