Scientists Recreate Ancient Egypt’s Prized Blue Pigment

The researchers shared their surprising findings in a new study that highlights the importance of using science to examine art and antiquity.

Scientists Recreate Ancient Egypt’s Prized Blue Pigment
The Carnegie Musuem of Natural History team is at the Edward O’Neil Research Center taking samples of blue pigment from a small sculpture in their care. (photo courtesy Matt Unger/Carnegie Museum of Natural History)