It’s no wonder impoverished Egyptians have been raiding precious treasures from tombs for 3,000 years as a startling new book reveals Tutankhamun’s coffin would cost £5MILLION today
At the heart of Maria Golia’s compulsively readable book about the history of treasure-seeking and tomb-raiding in Egypt is the idea that, despite all our technology and…
Innermost Gold Coffin of Tutankhamun
The innermost coffin of Tutankhamun is is a highly significant artifact from ancient Egypt. It is made of a solid gold and covered with incised decorations and…
The Chariot of Monteleone: A Testament to Etruscan Artistry and Cultural Connectivity
The Chariot of Monteleone, an exquisite artifact dating back to approximately 530 BC, stands as a brilliant testament to the advanced craftsmanship and cultural sophistication of the…
Ancient Library in Tibet Creates Digital Archive of 84,000 Scriptures
Nestled in the heart of the Himalayan plateau, the Sakya Monastery in Tibet is a treasure trove of cultural and spiritual heritage. Founded in 1073, this sacred…
A ceramic jar filled with thousands of bronze coins unearthed at the site of a 15th-century samurai’s residence just north of Tokyo, Japan.
A Ceramic Jar of Bronze Coins from a 15th-Century Samurai Residence Near Tokyo (Courtesy Saitama Cultural Deposits Research Corporation) In 2018, in a quaint town just north…
Egyptian priestess’ burial chamber unearthed after 4,000 years: ‘Sensational discovery’
A burial chamber containing the remains of an ancient Egyptian priestess has been unearthed. A burial chamber containing the remains of an ancient Egyptian priestess has been…
A metal detectorist found this gold hat pin from 1485, which may have belonged to King Edward IV.
Top 22 artifacts from the Stone Age The Stone Age, a time of profound human innovation and adaptation, marked the earliest chapters of our collective history. It…
Legendary riddle of China’s lost prince could finally be solved after 2,000 years thanks to ‘mindblowing’ discovery: Coffin found close to Terracotta Army tomb could contain first emperor’s son
An ancient story etched in Chinese folklore since the beginning of civilisation as we know it may finally be decoded following a ‘mindblowing’ discovery in the historic city…
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Holographic Image Unearthed
Archaeologists have recently unearthed an extraordinary piece of ancient jewelry: a 1900-year-old gold ring featuring a holographic image. This remarkable artifact was discovered in the tomb of…