Researchers have recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.

A team of Washington State University-led researchers has recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian ...

From the tombs of pharaohs to Roman frescoes, Egyptian blue adorned everything from sacred artifacts to everyday pottery.

It was ubiquitous in the ancient world. Then, we just... forgot how to make it.

Scientists at Washington State University not only discovered how to recreate the color known as "Egyptian Blue," they also ...

For being the world’s oldest known synthetic pigment, the original recipes for Egyptian blue remain a mystery. The ...

Washington State University researchers recreate lost Egyptian blue pigment using ancient methods and modern scientific ...

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We follow Ramy as he explores the construction site for the first time and are introduced to a set square and plumb line, which is an important tool used by the Ancient Egyptians to make the ...