Ankur Warikoo and his wife visited Egypt. These UNESCO sites amazed them more than the PyramidsEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo found Egypt's lesser-known sites more captivating than the iconic pyramids. Philae Temple's beauty and Karnak Te...
February 16, today in history: landmark moments that shaped the worldFebruary 16th marks significant historical moments, from the 1923 discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and the 1946 UN Security Council's first ...
Egypt unveils world's largest museum dedicated to single civilisationEgypt unveils the colossal Grand Egyptian Museum, a 20-year project aimed at revitalizing its tourism sector. Housing over 50,000 ancient E...
From Pharaoh’s curse to cancer cure: Deadly Tutankhamun’s tomb fungus may turn out to be a blessing in disguiseResearchers have discovered that Aspergillus flavus, a toxic fungus previously associated with the "curse of the pharaohs," produces compou...
Who was richest man ever lived in this world? Know about technology that revealed king who ruled 3,000 years agoThe face of the ‘richest man in ancient history’, based in Egypt, who was thought of and worshipped as God 3,400 years ago has been reveale...
Tutankhamun curse or radiation from tomb? Mystery deaths of 1922: A new insightNew research indicates that tomb of Egyptian king Tutankhamun had radiation effects causing death of excavators in 1922. Earlier, it was at...
Historians could change world history with discovery of Cleopatra's tomb. Details hereA new tunnel under Taposiris Magna temple has been discovered that might lead to Queen Cleopatra's mausoleum. If it happens, the history of...
Was 'Curse of the Pharaohs' true? New study unveils explanation for deaths of King Tutankhamen tomb explorersThere is a link between King Tutankhamen's tomb and the death of tomb explorers. After 100 years of its discovery, studies reveal the secre...
Queen Nefertiti's Mummy discovered, claims leading archaeologistNeferneferuaten's Mummy The queen and wife of Egyptian King Akhenaten, Nefertiti, may have been discovered, according to a leading archaeol...
Egypt unveils 3,000-year-old 'lost' city near LuxorIn what could be the "largest" ancient city ever uncovered in Egypt, archeologists have found a town that could be dating back to 3,000 yea...
Archaeologists uncover 'lost golden city' buried under the sands in EgyptThe site was uncovered near Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings.
Bad luck stories can do a good turnCustodians of historical sites should float superstitious tales as low-cost security.
Here's why Egyptian king Tutankhamun is making the headlinesDid you know Tut was entombed with a dagger made from metal of 'extraterrestrial origin'?
Why Queen Nefertiti is making headlinesHe says it has provided strong evidence that Nefertiti lies hidden behind two doorways in the king's burial chamber.
- Tomb of Tutankhamun discoverer Howard Carter remembered with a Google doodle
Google has featured a doodle on its homepage today to celebrate the birthday of Howard Carter, who was an English archaeologist and Egyptol...
- Dark events, myths and bright spin-offs
What would have been the trajectory of the popularity of the great pyramids, had there not been that gripping tale about the death of all t...
- Mummies'best friend!
The world-renowned institution, the two-storeyed Egyptian Museum dates back thousands of years, which stand testimony to the grandeur of Eg...