Latest articles by Owen Jarus
Severe drought helped bring about 'barbarian' invasion of Roman Britain, study finds
A drought helped bring about an invasion of Roman Britain in A.D. 367, researchers wrote in a new paper.
What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.
Lion mauled gladiator to death 1,800 years ago in Roman Britain, controversial study suggests
A skeleton in England may have belonged to a gladiator who died fighting a large cat, possibly a lion, a new study finds.
Ancient 'military outpost' in North Macedonia might be birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother
Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.
'Major' ancient Egyptian town discovered — and it has a jug stamped with the name of Nefertiti's daughter
A settlement dating back around 3,400 years has been discovered near the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt.
4,000-year-old burial of elite woman with ostrich fan reveals world's oldest known evidence of head straps
Around 4,000 years ago, women in Nubia were using tumplines, a form of head strap, to carry around goods and young children.
Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing
The rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and more.
Mysterious artifacts from King Tut's tomb might have been used in 'awakening Osiris' ritual
Four trays and four staff found in Tutankhamun's burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings may have been used in an ancient Egyptian ritual, a new paper finds.
Ancient Egyptian pyramids, thought to contain only the elite, may also hold low-class laborers
At the site of Tombos, archaeologists have found that less-affluent laborers may be buried with upper-class people in pyramid tombs.
3,200-year-old Egyptian tomb may belong to military commander who served under Ramesses III
The ancient Egyptian tomb holds the remains of a man with a gold ring bearing the name of Ramesses III.
'Not enough survives to read the king's name': Tomb discovered of unknown ancient Egyptian pharaoh
A king's tomb dating back around 3,600 years has been discovered at Abydos, Egypt.
Northwestern Morocco was inhabited long before the Phoenicians arrived, 4,200-year-old settlement reveals
An archaeological site in the area dates back about 4,200 years.
Was medieval armor bulletproof?
The metal suits worn by knights during the Middle Ages were originally designed to protect against weapons such as swords. But could medieval armor also stop bullets?
2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of gods
Archaeologists have found a hoard of 2,600-year-old jewelry at Karnak Temple in Egypt.
Fortifications older than the Great Wall of China discovered in Chinese mountain pass
A 2,800-year-old fortified wall has been found in a narrow mountain pass in China.
Thutmose II tomb discovery raises new mysteries: Where is his mummy, and why wasn't he buried in the Valley of the Kings?
Why did Hatshepsut have her husband buried to the west of the Valley of the Kings, while she was buried in the valley itself?
1,300-year-old royal flush toilet used by crown prince discovered at palace in Korea
Excavations at a centuries-old royal palace in Korea have revealed multiple flush toilets, including one that the crown prince likely used.
Tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh is 1st to be discovered in 100 years
The tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh who ruled about 3,500 years ago, has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings.
Lasers reveal 15th-century fortified Zapotec city in Mexico
Lidar has fully revealed a 600-year-old Zapotec city in southern Mexico.
2,500-year-old painted tomb with 'unique scene of smithy' discovered at Etruscan necropolis in Italy
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered a 2,500-year-old Etruscan tomb that is richly decorated with wall paintings.
7 haunting caves ancient humans used for art, burials and butchering
From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that contain archaeological remains.
How did Alexander the Great die?
Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.
15th-century hoard of gold and silver coins discovered in Israel near Sea of Galilee
A coin hoard dating to the 15th century has been discovered near a medieval synagogue in Israel. Why it was deposited there, however, is a mystery.
