Magic in the ancient Greek world appears predominantly in its mythology with certain gods and demigods who performed magic.

This 2,000-year-old scroll is covered with mysterious words in Aramaic. Miomir Korac/Archaeological Institute The scroll was found in a silver capsule thought to be an amulet. Miomir ...

Clockwise from top left: Ca. 5,000-year-old stone mace-head, Egypt; ca. 5,000-year-old stone Narmer palette, Egypt; Medieval inscribed bronze sword, Witham River, England(Clockwise from top left: ...

Dittany of Crete is an ancient Greek herb known for its "magical" healing properties and mentioned in the world of Harry Potter.

These two ancient Egyptian zodiac signs were uncovered in the Temple of Esna, Egypt. On the left is a Sagittarius, and on the right is a Scorpio.Ahmed Emam, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Ancient ...

The Journal of Biblical Literature (JBL) is a quarterly periodical that promotes critical and academic biblical scholarship. Bringing the highest level of technical expertise to bear on the canon, ...