By 14, he had taught himself multiple languages and later explained how humans see colour. But his genius mind helped unlock ancient Egypt's lost codeThomas Young was a remarkable 18th-century polymath who knew several languages by the age of 14 and later made important contributions to s...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Hidden for over a century, these Egyptian princesses may have been elite warriors, according to their 4,000-year-old bonesForgotten for a century inside a Cairo museum basement, 4,000-year-old royal bones are rewriting ancient Egyptian history. Historians long ...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Egyptian proverb of the day: ‘An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb’ - A timeless lesson on friendship and finding joy in simple thingsAn ancient Egyptian proverb, 'An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb,' highlights the profound power of companionship. It tea...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
In 2025, museum researchers preparing an exhibition turned over a clay model and found a handprint, and it wasn't just a smudge: It changed what we know about ancient Egyptian makersA remarkable 4,000-year-old handprint was uncovered on an ancient Egyptian soul house, showcased at the Fitzwilliam Museum. This striking f...
25 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
In 1887, an Egyptian woman dug for fertilizer in the ruins of Amarna and uncovered the lost diplomatic network of the Bronze AgeWhile searching for fertilizer in 1887, an Egyptian woman made a startling discovery: baked clay tablets that would come to be known as the...
15 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Archaeologists uncover Egyptian monument showing a Roman emperor portrayed as a pharaohAn ancient Egyptian stela, 2,000 years old, was discovered in Luxor. It shows Roman Emperor Tiberius as an Egyptian Pharaoh. This artifact ...
08 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Tour guide sketches diagram on 4,000-year-old Egyptian Pyramid wall, arrested after video goes viralA tour guide is facing legal action after allegedly drawing on Egypt’s ancient Pyramid of Unas. The incident, which was captured on video, ...
24 Feb, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Are Egypt’s Pyramids just the tip of a hidden underground city? Experts unearth bold new theory after radar findingsItalian researchers claim to have discovered an extensive underground city beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza using satellite-based radar t...
25 Mar, 2025, 05.37 PM IST
MrBeast gets 100 hour unrestricted access to the Great Pyramids of Giza. Did he uncover a hidden treasure, or leave one behind?MrBeast spent 100 hours exploring Egypt's Great Pyramids, accessing hidden tombs and off-limits areas with expert Dr. Zahi Hawass. Special ...
10 Feb, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
Scientists recreate ancient Egyptian Mummy fragrance: The ‘Scent of Eternity’ rediscoveredScientists at the Max Planck Institute have achieved a remarkable feat by faithfully recreating the evocative aroma that was employed over ...
04 Sep, 2023, 10.41 PM IST
Swiss government returns 1,200-yr-old Ramses II statue to EgyptCarine Bachmann, director of the Federal Office of Culture, handed over the fragment to the Egyptian embassy in the capital Bern.
04 Jul, 2023, 08.32 PM IST
Egyptians urge British museum to return the 'icon of their identity' the Rosetta StoneEgyptians have termed Britain's possession of the stone as an act of 'cultural violence'.
30 Nov, 2022, 08.24 PM IST
Archaeologists uncover 'lost golden city' buried under the sands in EgyptThe site was uncovered near Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings.
09 Apr, 2021, 06.56 PM IST
Archaeologists unearth ancient beer factory in EgyptDr. Matthew Adams, one of the leaders of the Egyptian-American mission that made the discovery, said they believe the beer was used in roya...
14 Feb, 2021, 08.11 PM IST
Why King Ramses II is making headlines?A 29 ft high statue, weighing 8.5 tonne, was found by an Egyptian-German archaeological team. It was partially submerged in water.
19 Mar, 2017, 12.44 AM IST