A 2,200-year-old ceramic drinking vessel has confirmed what archaeologists have long suspected: some ancient Egyptians were tripping on hallucinogens. For the first time, scientists have discovered ...
The exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, is expected to receive more visitors than any other touring exhibitions of ancient Egyptian art in the world. [Photo by ...
Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals.
(THE CONVERSATION) Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. The course begins with the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.