A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force ...
Archaeologists discovered the tomb of an unknown pharaoh from a tumultuous, war-ridden era of ancient Egypt. Now they're ...
Animals in ancient Egypt were mummified for use as votive offerings. The objects often took the form of the god being offered to—in this case, the croc-headed god Sobek. (From cats to crocodiles ...
An international team of archeologists have discovered a massive tomb that belonged to one of ancient Egypt’s earliest pharaohs. However, the ruler’s identity remains a mystery—as do many ...
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...
NOVA: When Whales Could Walk Wednesday, April 2 at 9:00 pm In Egypt’s Sahara Desert, massive skeletons with strange skulls ...
The burial chamber most likely belonged to a ruler in a line of kings once lost to history, researchers said. “It’s a new ...
The Middle East has some of the most legendary animals—each with a whole personality. Think one of them matches yours?