In an archaeological first, scientists have scraped the organic residue within a 2,000-year-old head-shaped drinking vessel, ...

Another common misconception about ancient Egypt thanks to Hollywood is that all Egyptians were mummified and placed in ...

Researchers found psychotropic substances, alcohol, and saliva in a vessel shaped like Bes, an Egyptian god of childbirth and ...

In conservative societies like Egypt's, myths about the female body, including about self-care and sexuality, are very common ...

Hallucinogens were found in an ancient Egyptian mug, confirming their use in fertility rituals linked to the god Bes. A ...

An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth.

Some researchers argue that the story of Atlantis came from Egyptian texts found on the Temple of Edfu. What are the facts ...

USF study uncovers hallucinogenic use in Egyptian rituals, highlighting the role of Bes mugs in ancient ceremonies.

Researchers have found the first-ever evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, validating written records and ...