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Mystery uncovered King Tut’s tomb hid a 3,000-year-old secret ritual, scientists reveal
The legendary pharaoh’s tomb was discovered in 1922, filled with thousands of priceless artifacts — some of which experts now believe were previously overlooked.
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New evidence supports myth of Noah's Ark as boat-shaped formation dates back to biblical floods
An international team of experts has been working together to study the Durupinar Formation, which they believe could be the site of a massive preserved vessel.
Ancient cannibal tribe celebrated battle victory — by eating enemies' brains
These particular corpses had been "intensively manipulated" to extract all tissues and make use of "their caloric contribution," researchers wrote.
Millennia-old stash of hundreds of silver coins highlights a merciless history
Archaeologists have made a rich historical discovery in England.
4,100-year-old Egyptian tomb belongs to royal courtier with unique life-saving skill
Swiss-French archaeologists have uncovered the 4,100-year-old tomb in Egypt that belonged to a royal physician with a very special skillset.
3 million-year-old tools found in the 'cradle of humankind' offer glimpse at prehistoric life
It was a sharp discovery for archaeologists in Kenya.
Egyptian mummy discovered with bubonic plague rewrites history of the notorious Black Death
An over 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy who may have died of the bubonic plague marks the first case of the disease outside the Eurasian continent.
50,000-year-old baby mammoth found in 'exceptional' shape: 'Remarkably well preserved'
These scientists made a mammoth discovery -- literally.
Prehistoric American peoples coexisted with giant sloths and mastodons, new evidence suggests
New research from several sites is starting to suggest that people came to the Americas earlier — perhaps far earlier — than once thought.
7,000-year-old sculpture resembling an alien creature links Stone Age societies
Archaeologists have dug up something otherworldly that may help connect diverse ancient civilizations.
Ancient engraved amulet could ‘turn back history’ of Christianity, experts claim
Archeologists have “digitally unrolled” a 1,800-year-old silver amulet to decipher an inscription that’s being hailed as the oldest known evidence of Christianity in Europe.
Statue discovered at Cleopatra's alleged tomb reveals her true face, scientist claims
An archaeological mission uncovered new artifacts and ceremonial objects from the late Ptolemaic period.
Massive, 150M-year-old Stegosaurus skeleton headed to NYC museum — thanks to billionaire Ken Griffin
The daunting dino, nicknamed Apex and stretching a staggering 27 feet from top to tail, will be displayed for four years beginning Sunday, Dec. 8.
Dogs have been 'man's best friend' for thousands of years longer than previously realized, researchers reveal
The scientists are confident that this helps establish the earliest known close relationships between humans and canines in the Americas.
Oldest US firearm discovered with link to Spanish explorer 500 years ago
"Consultation with experts throughout the continent and in Europe reveal that it is also the oldest firearm ever found inside the continental USA,” one archaeologist declared.
Psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and booze were consumed in ancient Egyptian rituals, study reveals in archaeological first
In an archaeological first, scientists have scraped the organic residue within a 2,000-year-old head-shaped drinking vessel, called a Bes mug, to identify its past contents.
Earliest 'Jesus is God' inscription found — deemed 'greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls'
Scientists are going gaga over the earliest inscription declaring "Jesus is God," claiming that this 1,800-year-old engraving could change our understanding of Christianity.
Ancient Aztec death whistle still terrifies people today, study finds — and you can listen if you're brave enough
When archaeologists blew into these creepy kazoos, they emitted an unearthly, banshee-like shriek similar to a haunted house's sound effect.
These 12,000-year-old stones may finally prove when the wheel was invented, scientists say
The hundred or so mostly limestone pebbles were unearthed at the Nahal-Ein Gev II dig site in Israel.
Discovery at King Tut's mysterious tomb leaves archeologists scratching their heads in confusion
Was Pharaoh Tutankhamun a “cast-off king”? Evidence shows that his shimmering golden death mask was made for someone else.