The remote temple of Hathor at Serabit al-Khadim was more than a mine and a sanctuary—it was a crucible of civilization. Here, amidst the sacred turquoise mines that funded pharaohs from the Great ...

Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

A scholar claims to have deciphered Cryptic B, a mysterious alphabet in the Dead Sea Scrolls long thought impossible to read.

“We don't really know at what point Celtic emerged. The earliest extant texts in a Celtic language date from the early sixth century BCE, from northern Italy, a language that modern scholars call ...

Here’s a brain-teaser: the name “Jesus” would have meant absolutely nothing to the man from Nazareth himself. In fact, the letter “J” never existed during his era. For anyone who’s ever wondered how ...

What do secret societies, infectious diseases, and male dominance hierarchies have in common? They all make use of a symbol system that was first developed over 2,500 years ago. Since that time, it ...

Ancient seal from seventh century BCE with Hebrew writing. Credit: Wikipedia Commons, public domain The Greek alphabet has a long and fascinating history. In fact, its origin goes right back to one of ...

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This article is featured in the 2025 Freshman Special Issue. If you’re new to campus, you might look at the Greek letters on the sides of buildings up and down Webster Avenue and wonder what goes on ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Nineteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy ...