An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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 ...

An Ancient Egyptian vase with a face resembling the deity Bes was found with traces of a mixture containing several psychedelic compounds. A recent preprint of a study intended for peer review, ...

Traces of psychotropic plant matter, human bodily fluids, honey, wheat, yeast, and licorice were detected in a vessel depicting the god Bes. The Tampa Museum of Art’s Bes drinking vessel, donated to ...

A University of South Florida professor found the first-ever physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, validating written records and centuries-old myths of ancient Egyptian rituals and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The history of religion in ancient Egypt is full of fascinating ...

It is tempting to think that the ancient Egyptians only considered the gods when their thoughts turned toward death. Many of the most spectacular objects they created, the hieroglyph-covered walls ...