Latest articles by Owen Jarus
Mysterious mosaics depicting Medusa uncovered at 2nd-century Roman villa
Two Roman-era mosaics depicting the snake-haired mythological figure Medusa were unearthed at the Villa of the Antonines in Italy.
Who ruled ancient Egypt after King Tut died?
When the pharaoh Tutankhamun died young, his widow may have tried to remain on the Egyptian throne, ancient letters reveal.
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh-sphinx statues unearthed at sun temple
Archaeologists have discovered broken pharaoh-sphinx statues at an ancient Egyptian sun temple.
Ancient zodiac paintings on Egyptian temple see the light of day after 2,200 years
A restoration project has revealed ancient Egyptian zodiac paintings and inscriptions at the Temple of Esna.
1,400-year-old mural of 2-faced men unearthed in Peru may allude to 'cosmic realms'
Archaeologists have discovered two 1,400-year-old murals of two-faced men within a ceremonial hall that belonged to the Moche culture of Peru.
Who were the Celts, the fierce warriors who practiced druidism and sacked Rome?
The ancient Celts were fierce warriors who lived in mainland Europe. But during the Renaissance, an idea took hold that they lived in the British Isles.
Remains of ancient temple with hieroglyphic inscriptions discovered in Sudan
Archaeologists in Sudan have uncovered the remains of a temple dating to 2,700 years ago.
Newfound ancient Egyptian sphinx statue may depict Roman emperor Claudius, but not everyone agrees
A sphinx found at an ancient Egyptian temple may depict the face of the Roman emperor Claudius, but not everyone agrees with this interpretation.
Who were the Vikings, the warriors who raided Europe and explored the New World?
During the Viking Age (A.D. 793 to 1066), Viking raided, explored and traded from what is now Canada to the Middle East.
Cosmic rays reveal 'hidden' 30-foot-long corridor in Egypt's Great Pyramid
For years, scientists have known there was something hidden above the entrance to the Great Pyramid. Now, they've finally revealed it.
No, archaeologists haven't found 'elite housing' at Chichen Itza
Archaeologists haven't uncovered an elite housing complex at Chichen Itza, but there is news; a previously closed off area at the site will open to the public in 2023.
See photos of stunningly preserved 52-foot-long Book of the Dead papyrus from ancient Egypt
Egypt has released photos of a newly discovered Book of the Dead from more than 2,000 years ago.
Fear of reanimated corpses may explain mysterious burials at 1,600-year-old cemetery
A cemetery in central Italy has the remains of children whose bodies were pinned down with rocks, likely to prevent "revenants" rising from the dead.
AI is deciphering a 2,000-year-old 'lost book' describing life after Alexander the Great
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, it carbonized a book on rulers who followed Alexander the Great. Now, machine learning is deciphering the "lost book."
Statue of slain Roman emperor dressed as Hercules found near sewer in Rome
Archaeologists in Rome have discovered a statue of an ancient Roman emperor who is dressed to look like Hercules.
Who was Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen depicted like a goddess?
Queen Nefertiti was the wife of the sun-disk worshipping Pharaoh Akhenaten and stepmother to King Tutankhamun.
Egyptian mummies covered in gold are rare, and we may have just found the oldest
An ancient Egyptian mummy is the oldest covered with gold, but it's not the oldest ancient Egyptian mummy on record.
The worst epidemics and pandemics in history
Discover the deadliest epidemics and pandemics in history — including ones that have wiped out entire civilizations.
Ancient Roman residences with 'pigeon towers' discovered in Luxor, Egypt
Roman residences located near workshops and pigeon towers have been discovered in Luxor, Egypt.
52-foot-long Book of the Dead papyrus from ancient Egypt discovered at Saqqara
For the first time in 100 years, a full "Book of the Dead" papyrus has been uncovered at Saqqara.
Who was Genghis Khan, the warrior who founded the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan (1160 to 1227) founded the Mongol Empire, which covered much of Asia and parts of Europe.
Royal tomb discovered near Luxor dates to time when female pharaoh co-ruled ancient Egypt
The tomb dates from a period when ancient Egypt was co-ruled by the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and Thutmose III.
Rare, 'high-status' Viking burial unearthed in a garden in Oslo
Archaeologists have excavated a rare Viking burial in Oslo containing the remains of a high-status individual and a variety of grave goods.
