
The ancient Egyptian custom of wrapping mummies in gold, especially for the purpose of achieving exceptional purity such as 99%, refers to a…

In the late 18th century, the remains of eight human skeletons were found with stones placed in their mouths – something researchers believed…

In the late 18th century, the remains of eight human skeletons were found with stones placed in their mouths – something researchers believed…

In an extraordinary discovery, archaeologists have unravelled the mysteries surrounding the 30,000-year-old Huldremose Woman, offering a captivating glimpse into Denmark’s ancient past. This…

John Torrington and the other mummies of the Franklin expedition remain haunting reminders of that lost Arctic voyage of 1845, when sailors cannibalized…

In the heart of the arid and desolate Atacama Desert, one of the most mysterious and ancient places in the world, archaeologists have…

In a discovery that has left archaeologists and scientists around the world perplexed, a research team has discovered what appears to be an…

One of history’s best-preserved “bog bodies,” the Tollund Man was discovered with a noose around his neck, leading researchers to conclude he’d been…