• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 29th, 2015
Tutankhamun's Tomb Might in Fact Hide Secret Chambers

Tutankhamun's Tomb Might in Fact Hide Secret Chambers

One of these chambers could hold Queen Nefertiti's remains

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 22nd, 2015
Archaeologist Readies to Go in Search of Queen Nefertiti's Tomb

Archaeologist Readies to Go in Search of Queen Nefertiti's Tomb

He thinks it's hidden next to Tutankhamun's burial chamber

Scientists Reconstruct the Face of Ancient Egyptian Priest

Scientists Reconstruct the Face of Ancient Egyptian Priest

The priest is believed to have died around the age of 50

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 3rd, 2015
Ancient Egyptian Bird Was Force-Fed Till It Died

Ancient Egyptian Bird Was Force-Fed Till It Died

Somebody wanted to make it a proper plump gift for the gods

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 14th, 2015
They Signed Prenups in Ancient Egypt

They Signed Prenups in Ancient Egypt

The husband was pressured into signing such a contract

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 11th, 2015
Tutankhamun's Burial Chamber Might Hide Queen Nefertiti's Remains

Tutankhamun's Burial Chamber Might Hide Queen Nefertiti's Remains

Researcher claims to have found Nefertiti's long-sought tomb

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 3rd, 2015
Millennia-Old Egyptian Artifacts to Go on Display in Paris, France

Millennia-Old Egyptian Artifacts to Go on Display in Paris, France

The artifacts were recovered from the Mediterranean Sea

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 19th, 2015
8 Million Mummified Dogs and Puppies Found in Catacomb in Egypt

8 Million Mummified Dogs and Puppies Found in Catacomb in Egypt

The mummies were a token in honor of the god Anubis

Scientists Mummify Human Leg in Bizarre and Twisted Experiment

Scientists Mummify Human Leg in Bizarre and Twisted Experiment

They simply wanted to know how it was done in Ancient Egypt

Guy in Ancient Egypt Spent 100 Kg (220 Lbs) of Cash on a Tax

Guy in Ancient Egypt Spent 100 Kg (220 Lbs) of Cash on a Tax

The land-transfer tax was paid in coins, the money was handed to a public bank in the ancient city of Diospolis Magna

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 11th, 2015
Yet Another Millennia-Old Tomb Discovered in the City of Luxor in Egypt

Yet Another Millennia-Old Tomb Discovered in the City of Luxor in Egypt

The tomb was built during the time of Ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty for a man named Sa-Mut and his wife

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 9th, 2015
Baboon Statuettes Found Near the Temple of the God Ptah in Egypt

Baboon Statuettes Found Near the Temple of the God Ptah in Egypt

The odd statuettes, together with plenty of other ancient figurines and precious objects, were recovered from a pit

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 4th, 2015
1,500-Year-Old “Gospel of the Lots of Mary” Finally Deciphered

1,500-Year-Old “Gospel of the Lots of Mary” Finally Deciphered

Evidence indicates the ancient document once served to guide people who needed help overcoming all sorts of trouble

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 21st, 2014
2,000-Year-Old Roman Goldmines Discovered in Spain

2,000-Year-Old Roman Goldmines Discovered in Spain

The goldmines are hidden under crops and vegetation, were found with the help of a laser system attached to a plane

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 20th, 2014
King Tutankhamun Was a Child of Incest, Had a Club Foot and Feminine Hips

King Tutankhamun Was a Child of Incest, Had a Club Foot and Feminine Hips

Researchers find evidence the young pharaoh's parents were brother and sister, say this might explain his deformities

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 30th, 2014
This 2,000-Year-Old Mummy's Brain Left Imprints on the Inside of His Skull

This 2,000-Year-Old Mummy's Brain Left Imprints on the Inside of His Skull

Researchers say the imprints were created by the blood vessels delivering oxygen and nutrients to the mummy's brain

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 20th, 2014
Beetle-Shaped Ancient Egyptian Amulet Discovered in Southern Jordan

Beetle-Shaped Ancient Egyptian Amulet Discovered in Southern Jordan

The amulet was found by a student who spotted it while walking around the site of several ancient copper factories

 
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