‘Curse’ behind King Tutankhamun’s tomb mysterious deaths finally solved, experts claim
The unsettling curse of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt has bewildered archaeologists since it’s been feared to be linked to the mysterious deaths of multiple excavators who…
Evidence of ‘extraordinary’ cancer treatment found in 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull
It’s a bone-a fide discovery. An international team of researchers says it has found evidence of ancient Egyptians performing experimental treatments or medical explorations of human…
Quarry workers make prehistoric discovery while on the job
Workers in Central Asia made a “mammoth” discovery earlier this month. Laborers came across the bones of an ancient mammoth while quarrying on June 2. In a press release, Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry…
Oldest wine ever discovered contains a horrifying secret ingredient: study
This archeological finding redefines “full-bodied” wine. The oldest vintage is people? The oldest wine ever discovered in liquid form harbored an unlikely ingredient — cremated human remains, according…
Pompeii suffered a second, devastating disaster — while fighting for survival after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
We’re shook. Earthquake activity as damaging as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius bears part of the blame for the total devastation of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in…
Archaeologists make incredible discovery potentially linked to Shakespeare in historic theater
A doorway that could have been used by famous playwright William Shakespeare was discovered in the United Kingdom’s oldest working theater. The discovery in St. George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn,…
Archaeologists stumble upon priceless gold coins from ancient empire in unusual location
Archaeologists discovered ancient gold coins in an unexpected location during a recent excavation in Bulgaria. The five Byzantine coins, which date back to the reign of Justinian the Great,…
Archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old Viking treasure in Norway
Archaeologists recently uncovered invaluable treasure that was buried by Vikings over 1,000 years ago. The University of Stavanger’s Museum of Archaeology announced the discovery in a press release published…
Skeletons of man, woman clutching coins found in ‘invaluable’ discovery at Pompeii site
It’s a bone-chilling discovery. Archeologists at Pompeii have recovered well-preserved skeletal remains of a man and woman who died clutching treasures of the time. The woman was…
UNESCO Asks Military to Protect Mali’s Cultural Heritage
MALI—UNESCO has asked French and Malian forces to protect the country’s ancient cultural heritage sites during air raids and ground attacks, by providing maps showing the locations…