The Turin King List found on ancient Egyptian papyri reveals that mysterious beings descended from the heavens and ruled for 36,000 years. Who were these figures who established themselves as "kings" for thousands of years in ancient Egypt? For nearly a hundred years, archaeologists have tried to piece together fragments of this 3,000-year-old document.
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Located in modern Turkey, Hattusa was the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Bronze Age, which ended abruptly and somewhat mysteriously in the 12th century BC. At its peak the city covered nearly two square kilometres, surrounded by massive walls. There was a royal residence, elaborate gateways, four temples, porticoed courtyards, secular…
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In a stunning display of philanthropy, Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco announced on April 28, 2025, that he will invest his entire 2025 salary
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While it might look strange, this style was actually common in ancient Meopotamia, although this marks the first time one has been found in Kuwait or the Arabian Gulf.
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Al Naslaa rock: Saudi Arabia’s enigmatic sandstone block that’s split perfectly down the middle
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The photographs from 1915, featuring Chief Iron Tail and early automobiles, offer a fascinating glimpse into a moment where two vastly different worlds intersected—traditional Native American culture and the burgeoning era of modern technology. Chief Iron Tail, a prominent Oglala Lakota Sioux leader and performer, is depicted in these black-and-white images engaging with the mechanical…
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Imagine plunging into the crushing depths of the ocean, where sunlight is a distant memory and life itself seems impossible. At a staggering 25,925 feet below the surface, in the unrelenting darkness of the Atacama Trench, scientists have stumbled upon a creature so otherworldly it feels like something ripped from science fiction. With over 95% of Earth’s…
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When scientists at the El Brujo Archaeological Complex in Peru unveiled the reconstructed face of a 1,700-year-old mummy earlier this month, Tulane University anthropology professor John Verano was among those at the press conference. No stranger to mummies or Peru – where he travels every summer to do research – Verano served in an advisory…
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Archaeologists using genetic testing have proven that Caucasians roamed China’s Tarim Basin thousands of years before East Asian people arrived.
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Perhaps one of the most surprising mysteries still surrounding the family of King Tutankhamun is the identity of his mother. She is never mentioned in an inscription and, even though the pharaoh’s tomb is filled with thousands upon thousands of personal objects, not a single artifact states her name.
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