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.

The fascinating finds inside the belly of a 3,000-year-old mummified Egyptian crocodile

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 of museums, her face frozen in what appears to be an eternal scream. Known simply as the “Screaming Mummy,” this ancient Egyptian woman has captivated the imaginations of archaeologists and the public alike. Now, thanks to cutting-edge technology and the detective work of modern scientists, we’re finally unraveling the mysteries of her life, death, and the meticulous care taken to preserve her for eternity.

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

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 Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of tombs in an ancient Egyptian necropolis containing burials at least 2,500 years old, along with rare untouched gold treasures.Unlike most ancient Egyptian treasures from millennia ago that have been looted by grave robbers, the latest site was found to contain a hoard of untouched bronze coins, gold foil and ancient figurines representing deities such as Isis, Bastet, and Horus.Undamaged artefacts like pottery vessels, funerary amulets, and scarabs found along with the treasures throw fresh light on the customs and rituals followed by ancient Egyptians of this era, says Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary general of...

Egyptian archaeologists uncover dozens of rare untouched burials with 2,500-year-old gold treasures

 Archaeologists have unearthed a mysterious underground structure with painted walls beneath a Mayan ball court in Mexico.They were using advanced aerial laser scanning techniques to see what was beneath a previously uncovered ancient ball court in Campeche, Mexico, and stumbled upon the mysterious structure. The exploration focussed on a nearly 140 square kilometre patch of land in the Balam Kú Biosphere Reserve.The structure, dated to the Early Classic period of the Mayan civilisation between 200 and 600 AD, could offer insights into life on the South American continent before the Spanish conquest, according to a statement from Mexico’s National...

Mysterious Mayan underground structure with painted walls uncovered in Mexico

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New info has been discovered about the oldest of Egypt’s iconic pyramids.
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Ancient engineering marvel? New details about how Egypt’s oldest pyramid was built

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Social media users claimed the fossilized bones were found in Wadi Al-Hitan, Egypt’s "Valley of the Whales."

Fact Check: Real Photo of 37-Million-Year-Old Whale Skeleton Found in Egyptian Desert?

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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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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

A prominent expert on North Korea and former CIA analyst has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges of secretly working for the South Korean government in exchange for designer goods, Michelin star meals and $37,000 for a fund that she controlled.

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea

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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'

John Warnock Hinckley Jr., who spent 35 years in a psychiatric hospital following the 1981 shooting of President Ronald Reagan, shares his thoughts on the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett.

Man who shot Reagan reacts to Trump’s assassination attempt

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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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Over the course of history, Earth has served as a home to many ancient animals long before humans came to dominate. Most of these animals were huge with very unique features. Many such animals fell victim to extinction, but a few were able to evolve into smaller species that adapted to new habitats.  One such […]

Discover the Ancient Elephant With Two Deadly Three Foot Spikes on Its Head

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have identified a stone wall in an Italian forest, revealing a historical site where the legendary gladiator Spartacus clashed with the Roman army. This significant find was initially brought to attention by local environmentalists who stumbled upon the wall and promptly alerted the experts. Advanced...

Archaeologists Uncover Battle Site of Spartacus's Clash with Roman Army in Italian Forest

Food is essential for survival, and people have long wondered about the diets of our ancient ancestors. With limited resources and fewer developed recipes, their meals were likely simple. According to Science News, protein and food residue from 8,000-year-old ceramic bowls have revealed the dinner menus of Neolithic people. Agriculture...

Residue found in bowls reveals what Neolithic people in Europe ate 8000 years ago

Comedian Allison Reese went viral on TikTok for her impression of Vice President Kamala Harris. CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister sits down with her to discuss how she does it.

Meet comedian who went viral for her impression of Kamala Harris

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Michigan’s Alma Cooper, a US Army officer, was named Miss USA on Sunday, becoming the third person to hold the title this year following the shock resignation of 2023’s winner.

New Miss USA crowned, capping tumultuous year of pageant controversy

Teotihuacan, an ancient Mesoamerican city located in the Teotihuacan Valley of Mexico, is renowned for its impressive pyramids and unique urban layout. A recent study conducted by Ismael Arturo Montero García from the University of Tepeyac (UT), in collaboration with the National School of Anthropology and History (ENAH), suggests that the Pyramid of the Moon served as the astronomical orientation axis of Teotihuacan. This marks a significant shift from previous research that primarily focused on the Pyramid of the Sun.

Archaeologists reveal astronomical secrets of Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Moon

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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How did ancient Egyptians stack those heavy stones of the oldest pyramid? Scientists float new theory

A team of engineers suggests a new theory on how Egypt’s first pyramid was built — a water elevator used to float heavy stones through the...

How did ancient Egyptians stack those heavy stones of the oldest pyramid? Scientists float new theory

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