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Ancient Egyptian Mummification Practices Revisited by New Study
A new study casts doubt on ancient historians’ descriptions of the mummification process.
Ancient Egyptian Pigments Gets a Second Chance to Shine
Once used to decorate pharaohs’ tombs, Egyptian blue might have modern applications in cutting-edge telecommunication technologies.
6 Secrets of King Tut
Ninety years after his burial chamber was reopened, explore six surprising facts about King Tut.
Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Princess Unearthed
Archaeologists have discovered the court and tomb of a previously unknown ancient Egyptian princess who lived some 4,500 years ago.
Has Google Earth Revealed Lost Egyptian Pyramids?
A North Carolina woman claims to have discovered two lost Egyptian pyramid complexes using Google Earth.
Egypt Dig Reveals Animal Mummies and Possible Hatshepsut Statue
Archaeologists at an ancient Egyptian holy site have found artifacts and structures used for ritual purposes.
Did Skin Cream Kill Egypt’s Queen Hatshepsut?
The female pharaoh Hatshepsut might have accidentally poisoned herself with a carcinogenic skin treatment, according to a new study.
Summer Solstice Traditions
The summer solstice, which falls on June 21 in the northern hemisphere this year, was a day of great significance for many past civilizations.
Was King Tut Buried in a Hurry?
King Tut may have been hastily sealed into his tomb even before the paint on its walls had time to dry, according to new research.
Satellite Images Provide Blueprint for Ancient Egypt
Satellites 400 miles above earth have revealed numerous ancient sites across Egypt, including 17 pyramids, 1,000 tombs and 3,100 settlements.
Egyptian Princess Needed Bypass Surgery, Mummy Study Shows
An Egyptian princess is the earliest known sufferer of heart disease, according to a recent study suggesting clogged arteries have plagued civilizations for millennia.
Egypt’s Most Wanted: An Antiquities Wish List
As Egypt formally asks Germany to return the famous Nefertiti bust, find out about the other artifacts the country hopes to repatriate.
A New Female Pharaoh for Ancient Egypt?
Queen Arsinoë II ruled Egypt as a female pharaoh long before her more famous descendant, Cleopatra VII, according to a new study.
