Virtually unknown, the discovery of three intact Egyptian Pharaoh’s tombs rivals King Tut’s discovery. This is the story of the gold of the Pharaohs and …

Dwarf elephants are prehistoric members of the order Proboscidea that, through the process of allopatric speciation on islands, evolved much smaller body sizes (around 1.5-2.3 …

One of the most enigmatic ancient sculptures ever discovered is The Lady of Elche, with its strange helmet that could link it to a long-lost …

For all those whose heart starts beating faster when they see some old and abandoned things, Homebush Bay in Sydney is the place to visit. …

Summary The Historical Significance of the Lion Armour of King Henry II The Lion Armour of King Henry II is a majestic ensemble that stands as a …

The ancient civilizations of Peru have long fascinated historians and archaeologists with their remarkable achievements in architecture and stone masonry…. The ancient civilizations of Peru …

The researchers suggest that the ancient megalith was used as a “supercomputer” to observe the night sky. Stonehenge has been shrouded in mystery for millennia, a …

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered about 20 ancient burials, some of which contain gold idols fashioned to look like the deities Isis, Bastet and Horus. …

An ancient Egyptian mummy is the oldest covered with gold, but it’s not the oldest ancient Egyptian mummy on record. The mummy of Hekashepes is …

A workshop discovered in Saqqara showcases the different ingredients ancient Egyptians used for embalming. An artist’s interpretation of an embalming scene with a priest in …

The ancient Egyptian pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are among the world’s most enduring monuments. But what did the pyramids look like …

Twelve severed hands found buried at an ancient Egyptian palace were likely cut from enemies and exchanged for gold in a ceremony known as “gold …

Newfound tombs from ancient Egypt at Saqqara include the burials of a temple overseer, royal treasury artist and an unknown individual. This is the largest …

These ancient ‘mummy portraits’ provide a window into ancient Egyptian life and culture. This portrait, painted between A.D. 150 and 200 on wood, shows a …

It’s possible that wind erosion made a rock feature in ancient Egypt look something like a sphinx, and then the Egyptians further refined it into …

An ancient Egyptian woman had an ovarian tumor with teeth and was buried with a possible healing object. Teratoma with Tooth A (lower) in situ …

The artifact is from an Iron Age settlement at Hattusa that was established after the city was abandoned by the Hittites. Archaeologists estimate that the …

A metal detectorist stumbled upon a rare gold coin while exploring the mountains in southern Norway. Jesus Christ can be seen depicted on one side …

The tablet is barely larger than a postage stamp. Archaeologists estimate the “curse tablet,” made from a folded lead sheet and inscribed with proto-alphabetic characters, …

A genetic analysis gives new insight into the identity of a Mesolithic hunter-gatherer who died 9,000 years ago The burial is part of an exhibit …