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Curse of the boy king: Unsealing King Tut's tomb and the curse-laden cascade of death that followed

October 30, 2024

Curse of the boy king: Unsealing King Tut's tomb and the curse-laden cascade of death that followed

"Tales of Terror: The Curse of King Tut" follows the curse-laden mysteries surrounding those involved in discovering and excavating King Tut's tomb and the media frenzy that followed.

WATCH: Daring dog spotted on top of Egypt's Great Pyramid makes expert descent as onlookers gaze in amazement

October 18, 2024

WATCH: Daring dog spotted on top of Egypt's Great Pyramid makes expert descent as onlookers gaze in amazement

A happy hound was spotted in a viral video on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt before it expertly scampering down the massive structure.

Archaeologists unearth well-preserved 4,000-year-old Egyptian tomb

October 11, 2024

Archaeologists unearth well-preserved 4,000-year-old Egyptian tomb

A joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission found the tomb of an ancient governor's daughter. Two tombs were found, one inside the other, covered in intricate script and art.

Ancient painting revealed in Egypt beneath layers of bird poop

October 2, 2024

Ancient painting revealed in Egypt beneath layers of bird poop

During restoration of the Temple of Edfu, artwork was discovered beneath layers of bird poop, dust and soot covering the temple walls.

Archaeologists find several rock carvings of ancient board game dating back 4,000 years

September 25, 2024

Archaeologists find several rock carvings of ancient board game dating back 4,000 years

A new study provides possible evidence that the origins of a board game widely known as the world's oldest has different origins than originally believed.

Ancient sword from the era of Moses, Book of Exodus uncovered in Egypt

September 18, 2024

Ancient sword from the era of Moses, Book of Exodus uncovered in Egypt

Egyptian archaeologists have announced that they recently discovered a bronze sword bearing the symbol of King Ramesses II, the pharaoh mentioned in the Book of Exodus.

Rosetta Stone found in 1799, wasn’t used to decipher hieroglyphs for many years

September 18, 2024

Rosetta Stone found in 1799, wasn’t used to decipher hieroglyphs for many years

The Rosetta Stone played a vital role in researchers deciphering hieroglyphics. It was found in 1799, but wasn't fully deciphered until many years later.

Astronomical observatory uncovered in Egypt dating back to 6th century BC: 'Significant'

August 26, 2024

Astronomical observatory uncovered in Egypt dating back to 6th century BC: 'Significant'

Archaeologists have uncovered a large sixth century B.C. astronomical observatory and other artifacts while working at the Buto Temple in Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Excavations in Egypt unearth trove of ancient artifacts from its final dynasties

August 12, 2024

Excavations in Egypt unearth trove of ancient artifacts from its final dynasties

Excavations of dozens of tombs in the Nile Delta area have unearthed a trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts, with some dating back nearly 2,500 years.

Ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove brain cancer from skull 4,000 years ago, study finds

July 11, 2024

Ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove brain cancer from skull 4,000 years ago, study finds

A new study took a closer look at lesions in two Ancient Egyptian skulls, one showing evidence of successful post-traumatic care and the other an attempted removal of brain cancer.