8 forgotten women Egyptologists that history overlooked
Since the late 1800s, women have studied Ancient Egypt, but it wasn't always easy to enter the profession. Here are 8 trailblazers who led the way.
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Archaeologists Find Ancient Tomb of Egyptian Military Commander
The ancient tomb of a military commander has been uncovered in Egypt, reported the country’s Ministry of Tourism and ...
Archaeologists found another Egyptian royal tomb—but who does it belong to?
The discovery sheds some light on a "lost" dynasty of pharaohs who ruled during a little-understood time in ancient Egypt's ...
11 things you may not know about Unclaimed Baggage
A lot of unusual items have been found at Unclaimed Baggage over the years, including an aluminized fire suit, an Egyptian burial mask, a unicycle, a cowboy hat signed by Gary Sinese, a jar full of ...
Ancient tombs in Anatolia suggest reverence for youth preceded elite burials
University College London, the University of Central Lancashire, Ege University, and other institutions have discovered that ...
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4 Outlandish Ancient Burial Practices To Protect The Living… And The Undead
Better safe than sorry, ey?
Yale Egyptologist reveals Tutankhamun's mystery Osirian rituals
Clay trays found inside the tomb may have held liquid offerings to Osiris, while wooden staffs could symbolize the symbolic 'awakening' of the pharaoh.
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We Visited London’s Immersive Tutankhamun Exhibition – And Came Face To Face With Mortality In A Land Of Kings And Gods
We ventured back to the time of Tutankhamun at the new immersive exhibition that has just landed in London. Here's what we ...
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Archaeologists Reconstruct the Scents of Ancient Mummification
A new study underscores the ubiquity of pleasant smells attached to commonly displayed objects, like sarcophagi and wrappings used in mummified remains.
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New Study Reveals Forgotten Ritual in King Tutankhamun’s Tomb, a Century After Its Discovery
A century after the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, some overlooked objects may reveal clues to a forgotten ancient ...
The Secrets of an Ancient Death Ritual May Be Hidden in the Tomb of King Tut
The discovery of artifacts near the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun may be the oldest known evidence of a ritual known as the ...
Archaeologists stunned by one of Britain's biggest Iron Age hoards which could rewrite history
One of the largest and most significant Iron Age hoards ever discovered in the UK has been unveiled. It will likely reshape ...