After discovering a trove of mummified crocodiles in Egypt, researchers noticed something unexpected—these reptiles had an ...

An Anglican church in Dublin has appealed for support after it has had to close a crypt containing the 800-year-old mummified ...

About 7,000 years ago, in the Sahara, two women were buried in a rock shelter in what is now southwestern Libya. At the time, ...

Recalling the excavation in the Smithsonian Channel documentary, Mummies Alive: The Inca Maiden, Dr Reinhard described the chilling moment when the mummy was unearthed, with the textiles ...

Future findings could help contextualize the individual’s living conditions, cultural beliefs, and the medical practices in use when this person was alive . The rescued mummy won’t be alone in ...

THE mystery of what killed King Tutankhamun may finally be solved — after scientists unearthed groundbreaking DNA evidence.

Seeing the longest eclipse in our lifetime is just the start of an unforgettable trip to visit remnants of an ancient ...

As the world's glaciers melt they are revealing thousands of incredible ancient artefacts, but can you tell what they are?

As for the dodo, the Nicobar Pigeon is the closest living relative, and the Solitaire, a type of extinct bird that was found ...