In fact, it’s the oldest synthetically-made color known to scientists. Archaeologists typically discover the ancient remnants of Egyptian blue pigment in the form of powder or tiny spheres ...

PROF. PETRIE is certainly right in suggesting that the subject of Egyptian amulets is one that appeals to the reader of folklore as well as to the Egyptologist. In amulets we are dealing with ...

Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical significance. Mined primaril ...

The earliest known synthetic pigment, Egyptian blue is found in some of the paint that still colors ancient statues, coffins, and tomb walls. Modern scientists were intrigued by this long-lasting ...

Egyptian blue, also known as calcium copper silicate or cuprorivaite, is a pigment first developed in Egypt and Mesopotamia more than 4,000 years ago. It was used also in ancient Rome, with Romans ...

Photo from the Colosseum Archaeological Park Archaeologists also uncovered several of the ancient workshop’s products, including a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment. This type of artificial ...