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The face of an ancient Egyptian mummy set in a gaping rictus may be the result of a death so painful, her face may have become locked in a scream.
Her name is unknown; but so striking is her grim facial expression that she is referred to as the Screaming Woman mummy. In spite of the feelings this face engenders, researchers had previously attributed it to the relatively benign cause of a shoddily performed mummification. New research, however, suggests that this wasn't the case.



					
			

Radiologist Sahar Saleem of Cairo University and anthropologist Samia El-Merghani of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities...

Grim Mystery of Ancient Egypt's 'Screaming' Mummy May Finally Be Solved

In perhaps the spookiest archaeological finding of the year so far, Egyptian researchers have unravelled the mysteries surrounding the infamous 'Screaming Woman' mummy, discovered nearly 90 years ago in Luxor, Egypt. The mummy, known for its haunting open-mouthed expression, was found in 1935 during an expedition led by the Metropolitan...

This Egyptian mummy was found screaming 90 years ago. Now scientists might know why

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The mystery of the Egyptian “screaming woman” mummy discovered in the tomb of a royal architect in 1935 has a possible explanation after close to a century. Knewz.com has learned that scientist, Sahar Saleem, from the University of Cairo now credits the bizarre grimace of the corpse to a cadaveric spasm. Said cadaveric spasms – […]

89-Year-Old Mystery Solved as Scientists Uncover 'Screaming Woman' Mummy Embalmed with Teeth Bared

This week, archaeologists puzzle over a mummified Egyptian, explore how Mercury could have a diamond layer, learn about ancient Neanderthal DNA findings, and more.

Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy

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What do you think of when you think about ancient Egyptian mummies? Perhaps your mind takes you back to a school trip to the museum, when you came face to face with a mummified person inside a glass case. Or maybe you think of mummies as depicted by Hollywood, the emerging zombie-like from their sandy tombs with dirtied bandages billowing in the breeze.

How the last meal of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian crocodile was brought back to life using modern science

Anti-doping agents were unable to locate France’s star swimmer Leon Marchand for a doping test earlier this week – but it wasn’t his fault, according to L’Equipe. Drug testing agents arrived at the Olympic village, where he had been staying, on Monday morning, July 29 at 5:45 AM, to, among other things, test Marchand.

Leon Marchand Misses Early Morning Drug Test At the Olympics After Testers Make an Error

New York Post

It’s a new testament to modern technology. 

Archeologists in Israel discovered a biblically significant moat that divided Jerusalem into two parts hidden beneath a parking lot in the City of David. 

The manmade trench — researchers have sought answers on its existence for 150 years — was “one of the monumental fortifications that protected the kings of Jerusalem,” according to the Israel Antiquities Authority, the agency in charge of the dig at the Givati Parking lot.

It is a 3,500-square-foot site that, until about 15 years ago, was used for cars and visitors seeing the Western or “Wailing Wall” of Jerusalem....

‘Monumental’ 3,000-year-old discovery with biblical origins found under parking lot

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Archaeologists uncovered a rare hoard of Persian gold coins in the ancient city of Notion in Turkey that most likely belonged to a wealthy mercenary soldier.

Pot filled with gold coins buried by soldier 2400-year-ago discovered

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Archaeologists opened the Tomba del Cerbero in Giugliano, Italy, finding a 2,000-year-old mummy in a well-preserved condition. The experts also discovered medical supplies.

Archaeologists unseal 2,000-year-old tomb, find mummy in 'excellent state'


Ancient archaeological discoveries can be confusing, exciting, intriguing, educational – and occasionally just a little creepy, as a new excavation of a 2,500-year-old graveyard site in Norway has proved.



					
			

Here's the creepy part: the main cluster of graves, comprising 39 individual bodies, were all for children under the age of six – based on a close study of the fragments of bones that had escaped being cremated.
There were two other graves containing adult bodies but these were separate from the main group.
However, it's not certain that anything sinister has gone on. This would've been a time when the infant mortality rate...

Mysterious 2,500-Year-Old Graveyard Found Filled With Young Children

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The mummy is believed to be a relative of Senmut, an architect who worked during the reign of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female leader, Queen Hatshepsut. Senmut’s final years also remain a mystery.

New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain

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The oldest cave art in the world has been discovered, but scientists don’t think it was humans who did it.Cave paintings dating back 24,000 years have previously been uncovered in Spain. But, in the grand scheme of history, they have been blown out of the water by a discovery made on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.Paintings discovered in a Sulawesi cave are now the oldest known to man, dating back 51,200 years. Their discovery raised questions about the history of human activity on the island and migration more broadly.Advances in technology have now been able to analyse the artwork, which...

Oldest cave art in the world discovered – and it wasn't made by humans

The Giza Necropolis stands as one of the most iconic and mysterious landmarks in the world. Located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, this ancient site is home to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. These monumental structures have fascinated historians, archaeologists, and tourists for centuries. Why were these pyramids built? How did the ancient Egyptians construct them with such precision? What secrets do they hold? In this blog post, we'll uncover 15 intriguing facts about the Giza Necropolis that will shed light on its history, construction, and the mysteries that continue to captivate our imaginations.

15 Facts About Giza Necropolis

LiveScience

The mummy was well preserved with an expensive embalming material. Her organs were still intact, showing an unusual mummification technique, a CT scan revealed.

'Screaming Woman' mummy suffered a painful death in ancient Egypt, virtual autopsy finds

The excavation is one of the many carried out in the City of David National Park to help expand and reassess the understanding of history and biblical accounts of the ancient city.

Archaeological dig in Jerusalem finds fortifications believed to be from time of King David: See the photos

Archaeological discoveries often bring the past to life in vivid and unexpected ways. While conducting an excavation in Jerusalem, archaeologists uncovered a monumental structure that not only enriches our understanding of ancient architecture, but also ties closely to biblical narratives. This significant find sheds light on the topographical and historical aspects of one of the oldest cities in history: the City of David.

Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Moat Referenced in the Bible

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A BAFFLING brainteaser inspired by the rulers of Ancient Egypt has been designed to put observation skills into practice. Can you spot the Pharoah’s mask hidden among the desert landscape?. Tombola is a UK-based website specializing in games such as Bingo and Deal or No Deal. They created a...

Only one in three people can find the missing Pharaoh mask in the Egyptian scene in under 30 seconds

It’s late at night, and a stranger walking down an alley sees your family dog sleeping on the porch inside your fenced yard. The stranger softly calls the dog over and begins to pet him. While checking to see if anyone is watching, he opens the gate, clips a leash to your dog’s collar and leads him away, never to be seen again. The next morning, your family is distraught; when a neighbor’s video surveillance reveals that your dog was stolen, you feel deeply violated.

Inside the dark world of dognapping

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Chilling mystery behind ancient ‘Screaming Mummy’ solved by modern science

Scientists believe woman was writhing in agony at time of her death, fossilizing her pain for eternity. For nearly a century, she has haunted the halls...

Chilling mystery behind ancient ‘Screaming Mummy’ solved by modern science

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