Archaeology is a subject that fascinates and delights. Its discoveries tell us more about the history of us and our world.

Every year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look ...

For "Rameses," which he began calling himself after becoming pharaoh in 1307 B.C.*, has come down to us today as one of the most recognizable names from ancient Egypt. For many it conjures up vast ...

British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team of excavators opened the doors to the sarcophagus of the ruler itself.

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 3,200-year-old military barrack at Tell Al-Abqain, where they unearthed a bronze sword inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Ramses II, as reported by Fox News.

The University of Manchester is hosting a day school to discuss the scientific study of ancient Egyptian mummies, which will include the question, was the great Pharaoh Ramesses II a true redhead?

A joint Egyptian-US archaeological mission has uncovered the upper part of a massive statue of King Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs. The find was made during excavations ...

It just doesn’t add up. “In fact, the most significant battle Ramses ever fought was at Kadesh: though one of the most famous in the ancient world –it was disastrously executed by the pharaoh.” How on ...

Albert II of Monaco has had an extensive career as a bobsledder. And he was also very good at it. Between 1988 and 2002, ...