The Incredible Story Behind the World’s Oldest Dress from Egypt that’s more than 5,000 Years Old
Garments worn thousands of years ago have survived to the present day. Those garments were merely wrapped around the body. But the “Tarkhan Dress,” named for the…
The Mesmerizing Mummies of Guanajuato: A Poignant Legacy
A Unique and Poignant Collection Nestled in the city of Guanajuato, Mexico, lies a museum that houses a unique and poignant collection of child mummies. This museum…
Scientific ‘Detective Work’ With South American Mummies Reveals They Were Brutally Murdered
How frequent was violence in prehistoric human societies? One way to measure this is to look for trauma in prehistoric human remains. For example, a recent review…
Rome’s Ancient Bronze Doors: A 2,000-Year Legacy of Engineering Marvel
Standing as silent sentinels at the entrance of Rome’s magnificent Pantheon, the world’s oldest functioning doors tell a remarkable story of Roman ingenuity and architectural brilliance. These…
Reconstructing the Revered Physiognomy of Egypt’s Legendary Ruler, Ramses II
The Rise of a Legend From Prince to Pharaoh In the golden age of ancient Egypt, a young prince named Ramesses II ascended to the throne, forever…
Unraveling the Secrets of a 4,000-Year-Old Tomb
A Remarkable Discovery in the Desert Experts have uncovered an extraordinary 4,000-year-old tomb, discovered by desert archaeologists in Egypt. A Spanish research team, led by Martina, was…
Hidden Treasure Revealed: Rare 2,300-Year-Old Greek Gold Crown Worth £100,000 Found Under Bed
The Remarkable Discovery In a quiet corner of Somerset, an extraordinary piece of ancient history emerged from the most mundane of places – a cardboard box beneath…
Lady Rai – A Glimpse into Ancient Egypt: The Remarkable Preservation of a 3,500-Year-Old Mummy
A Royal Nursemaid’s Journey Through Time In 1881, archaeologists unearthed a treasure trove of history in Deir el-Bahari, near Luxor. Among their discoveries was the mummy of…
The Brave King: Seqenenre Tao II’s Mummy Reveals a Heroic Tale
The Mummy and Its Discoveries Seqenenre Tao II’s mummy was originally buried at Dra’ Abu el-Naga’, but later reburied at Deir el-Bahari in its original coffin. The…
The Shell Grotto: An Underground Marvel Shrouded in Mystery
Introduction Tucked away in the coastal town of Margate, Kent, the Shell Grotto is one of history’s most captivating enigmas. Discovered in 1835 by local resident James…