ArchaeologyDecember 9, 2023
73 Pre-Incan Mummies, Some with ‘False Heads,’ Unearthed in Peru
Burials holding mummies with false heads have been discovered from the Wari Empire in Peru
Stories by Owen Jarus
Owen Jarus writes about archaeology and humans' past. He has also written for The Independent, The Canadian Press and The Associated Press, among others. Owen has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Toronto and a journalism degree from Ryerson University
GeologyNovember 11, 2023
Egypt’s Iconic Sphinx May Have Begun as Natural Carving by the Wind
Egypt’s famous Sphinx may have originated as a rock feature carved by erosion that ancient Egyptians further refined into the iconic monument
EvolutionNovember 5, 2018
A Ramp Contraption May Have Been Used to Build Egypt’s Great Pyramid
The finding could help answer a longstanding question of how massive stone blocks were hauled into place
EvolutionJuly 12, 2018
Discovery of Massive Granite Sarcophagus Presents Mystery of Who Is Inside
The coffin, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, is a rare example of an unopened tomb
CultureMarch 30, 2016
Experts Doubt Claims of "Hidden Chambers" in King Tut's Tomb
Some scientists are calling for more data to be released before they can accept recent claims that King Tutankhamun's tomb contains hidden, undiscovered chambers
The SciencesNovember 18, 2015
Ancient Board Game Found in Looted China Tomb
14-face die made of animal tooth and 21 rectangular pieces were part of a game that has not been played in 1,500 years
The SciencesApril 17, 2014
Match-Fixing Took Place in Ancient Greek Wrestling
A contract from A.D. 267, the first of its kind ever found, details an agreement between the backers of two teen wrestlers in the finals of an important regional competition
EvolutionApril 8, 2014
Ancient Egyptian Mummy Found with Brain but No Heart
Researchers are uncertain why the mummy, about 1,700 years old, had plaster "plaques" on the sternum and abdomen
EvolutionApril 1, 2014
3,300-Year-Old Tomb with Pyramid Entrance Discovered in Egypt
Despite being ransacked in the past, the tomb contained the remains of at least 15 people, a sarcophagus and a jasper amulet
EvolutionMarch 27, 2014
Roman Emperor Claudius Dressed as Egyptian Pharaoh in Newfound Carving
Roman emperors were often depicted as pharaohs while Egypt was part of the Roman empire
The SciencesFebruary 3, 2014
4,600-Year-Old Step Pyramid Uncovered in Egypt
The pyramid, which predates the Great Pyramid of Giza, is one of seven for which its function remains a mystery
The SciencesJanuary 29, 2014
Ruins of Bustling Port Unearthed at Egypt's Giza Pyramids
The port, active 4,500 years ago, may have also been the site of barracks for sailors or military troops
The SciencesSeptember 17, 2013
Biblical-Era Town Discovered along Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists suggest it could be the town of Dalmanutha described in the New Testament as the place Jesus sailed to after the miracle of the seven loaves and fish
The SciencesFebruary 6, 2013
35 Ancient Pyramids Discovered in Sudan Necropolis
Built during the height of the Kush Kingdom, a group of 2000-year-old pyramids resemble French formal gardens