The earliest known Egyptian hieroglyphic writings appear fully formed, either because they were developed on perishable, now-lost materials or because they were quickly "invented by an unknown genius.

Archaeologists have uncovered the first full-color portraits of mummies in over a century. Researchers also uncovered a funerary building, records written on papyrus, pottery, and coffins. The finds ...

French scholar Jean-François Champollion announced his decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs on September 27, 1822 Trending Today Meilan Solly - Senior Associate Digital Editor, History “The first ...

For centuries, hieroglyphs have helped historians piece together the beliefs, rituals, and everyday lives of ancient civilizations. Yet some carvings remain deeply confusing. Etched into temple walls ...