Ancient Egypt, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is full of mysteries. From eerie Egyptian curses that make even the biggest skeptics feel uneasy to a bust that may or may not depict the ...

This story appears in the September 2010 issue of National Geographic magazine. Mummies capture our imaginations and our hearts. Full of secrets and magic, they were once people who lived and ...

Tutankhamun's tomb, discovered by archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings on Nov. 4, 1922, was found loaded with treasures. Some of those artifacts, like his death mask, are widely known.

Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and ...

One hundred years ago, our understanding of ancient Egypt changed forever when the tomb of King Tutankhamun was found on November 4, 1922 in the Valley of Kings. Born around 1305BC, Tutankhamun only ...

Out of all the Egyptian pharaohs whose tombs have been discovered over the years, King Tutankhamun's tomb remains one of the most interesting ones ever. A young boy who ruled Egypt for years and ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment. Katy is Managing Editor at ...

Pharaohs were the kings of Ancient Egypt. They ruled over the land, collected taxes from the people, enforced the law and led the Egyptian army against invaders. Tutankhamun, or King Tut as he is ...

An Australian insurance company, Budget Direct, recently created a digital reconstruction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, offering a glimpse into how these ancient marvels appeared when they were ...

The buyer of Howard Carter's suitcase hopes to send the item out to museums for public display. The case belonging to Howard Carter was gifted to his friend, an antiques expert says. When complete ...