30 amazing facial reconstructions, from stone age shamans to King Tut's father By Christina Hughes published 23 November 22 New scientific techniques are helping us reconstruct people from the past in uncanny detail.
Ancient Egyptian mummification was never intended to preserve bodies, new exhibit reveals By Jennifer Nalewicki published 22 November 22 It's long been believed that mummification was meant to preserve the dead. It turns out that notion is dead wrong.
Who was the world's first author? By Charles Q. Choi published 21 November 22 The oldest known writing dates back more than 5,000 years. But who was the first author we know by name?
Hundreds of mummies and pyramid of an unknown queen unearthed at Saqqara By Jennifer Nalewicki published 16 November 22 On the 100-year anniversary of unearthing King Tut's tomb, archaeologists discover hundreds of tombs and mummies buried in Giza.
Protective childbirth tattoos found on ancient Egyptian mummies By Kristina Killgrove last updated 14 November 22 Some ancient Egyptian mothers got tattoos that were likely meant to protect them during childbirth and during the postpartum period, an analysis of their mummies reveals.
Vast tunnel found beneath ancient Egyptian temple By Owen Jarus last updated 14 November 22 Archaeologists in Egypt excavating beneath an ancient temple have discovered a tunnel that carried water to thousands of people during its heyday.
30 incredible treasures discovered in King Tut's tomb By Owen Jarus last updated 14 November 22 When archaeologist Howard Carter and colleagues discovered King Tut's tomb 100 years ago, he reported seeing "wonderful things." Here are 30 lavish findings from the ancient Egyptian burial.
What did King Tut look like? By Owen Jarus last updated 14 November 22 Egyptologists studying King Tutankhamun are piecing together what he may have looked like based on the remains of his mummy, personal artifacts, pharaoh portraits and figurines of his likeness.
One of the oldest written sentences on record blasts hair and beard lice By Jennifer Nalewicki published 14 November 22 Even Canaanites hated head lice, hidden message on comb reveals.
Ancient Egyptians may have used branding irons on human slaves By Tom Metcalfe last updated 11 November 22 Small branding irons from ancient Egypt were likely used to mark the skin of human slaves, a new study suggests.
Face of ancient Egyptian 'Mysterious Lady' mummy revealed in stunningly lifelike reconstructions By Jennifer Nalewicki published 11 November 22 The identity of an Egyptian mummy has baffled archaeologists for centuries. Now they know what she may have looked like.
Rare ancient odeon discovered at remote archaeological site in Crete By Kristina Killgrove published 10 November 22 Archaeologists in Crete have discovered an ancient Roman odeon that might have been used for events such as lectures, musical contests and city council meetings.
Ancient Etruscans prayed at sacred hot springs, stunning statues reveal By Jennifer Nalewicki published 10 November 22 Two-dozen ancient bronze sculptures found in Italy "will rewrite history."
King Tut: The life and death of the boy pharaoh By Owen Jarus last updated 9 November 22 Tutankhamun, or King Tut, was a boy pharaoh who became famous around the world when his treasure-filled tomb was unearthed in 1922.
Greek bathhouse found in ancient Egyptian town by Red Sea By Owen Jarus published 9 November 22 The ruins of a 2,200-year-old bathhouse dating to the second half of the third century B.C. have been discovered at Berenike, a town in Egypt by the Red Sea.
'Magic mirror' hidden image revealed after curators shine light on it By Jennifer Nalewicki published 9 November 22 Cincinnati Art Museum curators were surprised to find a hidden image of Buddha in a mirror stored away in the archives.
Oldest plant genome on record came from a Stone Age watermelon that grew in the Sahara By Jennifer Nalewicki published 8 November 22 Scientists sequenced the DNA of an ancient watermelon and discovered that it contains the oldest plant genome in the world.
Stone Age child may have been buried with a wolf By Jennifer Nalewicki published 7 November 22 Considering Finland's highly acidic soil, archaeologists were surprised to find animal fur and feathers buried alongside a child from the Stone Age.
Russia declassifies footage of 'Tsar Bomba' — the most powerful nuclear bomb in history By Brandon Specktor last updated 4 November 22 In 1961, Russia detonated the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful nuke in history, over a remote Arctic island. New footage has been declassified and shared on YouTube.
World's first computer, the Antikythera Mechanism, 'started up' in 178 B.C., scientists claim By Owen Jarus last updated 4 November 22 The mysterious Antikythera mechanism, thought by some to be the world's first computer, was first "started up" on Dec. 22, 178 B.C., archaeologists have now found.
