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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.
Iceman Frozen for Millennia Had Lyme Disease, Clogged Arteries & Sardinian Relatives
DNA sequencing has shed light on the Tyrolean iceman’s ancestry and health.
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.
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.
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.
Did a Hippo Kill King Tut?
A new hypothesis that King Tut was killed by a hippopotamus is the latest attempt to solve one of ancient history’s most perplexing riddles.
Plants Plot New Pharaoh Timeline
Researchers have used plant materials to establish a more accurate chronology of Egypt’s pharaohs.
