Astonishing discovery that could be final proof the Pyramids are more than they seem: Impossible physics, links to faraway galaxies… and an underground city to ‘survive Armageddon’
Icebergs, as everyone knows, lie mostly below the surface of the waves. What we see is just the tip. But no one dreamed before now that the…
Man with the golden tongue: Gold-tongued mummy is found at 2,000-year-old burial site in Egypt where ancient rulers believed jewel enabled deceased to speak in the afterlife
Archaeologists digging at the ancient Egyptian site Taposiris Magna unearthed 16 burials in rock-cut tombs, with one containing a mummy bearing a tongue made of gold. The…
Ouch! Arrow-struck face of prehistoric Porsmose man rebuilt after 5,600 years
Porsmose man was killed by two arrows and came to rest in a bog in Denmark in the neolithic period The skull of the Porsmose man, left,…
Mummy of Queen Nodjmet
The mummy of Queen Nodjmet was found in the Deir el-Bahari Royal Cachette (DB320). The mummy had been given artificial eyes, made of white and black stones….
Tales of a Two-headed Giant: Are Legends of Patagonia’s Kap Dwa Real?
In the annals of history, tales of giants have permeated diverse cultures, weaving a rich tapestry of myth and legend. From the towering Greek тιтans to the…
Scientists bring face of 400-year-old ‘vampire’ back from the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ
Scentists say they want to bring Zosia back ‘as a human, and not as this monster that she is buried as’ Remains of the woman found at…
Scientists Use DNA to Reconstruct Face of 18th-Century ‘Vampire’ Buried in Odd Way To Avoid Him Attacking the Living
The face of a man 18th-century locals believed to be a “vampire” has been reconstructed using DNA evidence that also revealed a bizarre burial ritual. Burying suspected…
Tutankhamun: the tomb of Ancient Egypt that still fascinates the world
On November 26, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter, after weeks of work and preparation, finally entered Tutankhamun’s tomb and found thousands of precious objects. The discovery left…
The Timeless Elegance of Etruscan Art: The Sarcophagus of Seianti Hanunia Tlesnasa
The sarcophagus of Seianti Hanunia Tlesnasa, discovered at Poggio Cantarello in Tuscany and dating to 150-140 BC, stands as a testament to the intricate artistry and cultural…
Who built the Sphinx? Who broke its nose? 4,500 years later, a fresh look
With the body of a lion and the face of a king, the Great Sphinx has become an instantly recognizable symbol of ancient Egypt, inspiring grand replicas…