Ancient Peruvian Mummy Surprises Researchers with Antibiotic-Resistant Genes
A mummy uncovered at the ancient site of Cusco in Peru has surprised scientists with what was contained in its gut. Genes linked to antibiotic resistance have…
2,000-Year-Old Mummified ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Dressed in Silk Emerges from Siberian Reservoir
By The Siberian Times reporter Archeologists have hailed the find of suspected ‘Hun woman’ with a jet gemstone buckle on her beaded belt as extraordinary. The ancient woman…
Where the West Actually Meets the East—The Tarim Mummies
Ancient Rome and China were on opposite sides of the world as far as both civilizations were concerned. Although both cultures were aware of each other’s existence…
Scans of ‘Frankensteined-Together’ Fiji Mermaid Reveal Its Origins
The mystery behind one of the infamous ‘Fiji mermaids’ may soon be solved by radiology testing. This bizarre creature seems to be part fish, part monkey, and…
Belgian museums row over which mummy inspired TinTin story
Herge’s fictional Inca has sparked a row between rival Belgian tourist attractions, each of which displays a mummy they say inspired Tintin’s creator. The mummified corpse of…
The Mystery of the Kayhausen Boy: A Glimpse Into Iron Age Rituals or Violence?
The Kayhausen Boy is a mummy, naturally preserved in a sphagnum bog in Lower Saxony, Germany. He is one of the few recorded bog children discovered. In 1922, the…
“The Kiss of Death”: A Haunting Masterpiece in Barcelona’s Poblenou Cemetery
30 Th6 Cemeteries are often seen as solemn, melancholic places, where the veil between the living and the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ is thinnest. Yet, amidst the sea of tombstones…
Uncovering the Secrets of Hadrianaupolis: The Discovery of a Remarkable Roman Iron Mask
In the ancient city of Hadrianaupolis, located in the Eskipazar district of Karabük, Turkey, an extraordinary discovery has been made that is set to rewrite the history…
Ancient Power and Symbolism: The Majestic Ceremonial Shields of Tutankhamun
18 Th7 Nestled deep within the Valley of the Kings, the tomb of Tutankhamun has long been a source of fascination and wonder. This young pharaoh, who…
Excavation of Tragic Family Tomb: 6th Century AD Warrior Buried with Wife and Children in Mysterious Phanagoria Crypt
26 Th5 The world of archaeology is filled with extraordinary discoveries that shed light on the lives and histories of ancient civilizations. One such remarkable find has…