Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.

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

Dating to the year 700 CE, the Afghan Liturgical Quire is on view at the Jewish Theological Seminary Library's exhibit, ...

Deep inside a labyrinthine cave in southwestern France, ancient humans who lived around 30,000 years ago carved horses, ...

Sarah Bunin Benor, a scholar who studies Jewish languages, expresses how Trump is using the word “Shalom” to intentionally ...

The Bible has a surprising amount to say regarding the origin of the Minoans. What are its claims, and how does this relate to archaeology?

A scholar of Jewish languages argues that Trump's use of the Hebrew word meaning hello, goodbye and peace stokes antisemitism ...

The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical ...

Eschewing Persian version, Jewish Museum extends art curation scepter to masters like Rembrandt, who saw Esther's heroism ...

Who is responsible for the birth of Christianity? As with any major phenomenon, the answer is complex. Christianity developed ...

This photo provided by João Zilhão shows forearm bone fragments belonging to an ancient child that appeared to have features from both humans and Neanderthals. (João Zilhão via AP) 33,571 ...

Lee, 47, was one of 10 artists assisting the abstract painter Julie Mehretu on a large-scale commission for the lobby of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art that would lead to the creation of ...