While climbing the peaks of the Himalayan mountains, two climbers of Norwegian and Swedish origin headed to one of the secret caves on the mountainside after a series of avalanches began sweeping across the area.

A momentous event has taken place at Rio de Janeiro’s famed National Museum, captivating the attention of visitors and scholars alike. A remarkable discovery has been revealed within its hallowed halls: a mummy, shrouded in mystery and centuries of history. This opening marks a significant milestone in the museum’s ongoing efforts to showcase the cultural heritage of Brazil and the world.

The world's most mysterious cast gold coffin: 10 years later, no one dares to open it

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a “surprising” mummy believed to be nearly 4,000 years old while excavating a burial chamber, with the remains leaving experts baffled

The enigmatic “lady with the ring” of Herculaneum: the last moments of a Roman woman preserved in time

Ramses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, was indeed one of the most famous pharaohs of Egypt, reigning from approximately 1279 to 1213 BC. …

In a remote desert tomb, archaeologists have discovered a mummy like no other: a seated figure, perfectly preserved over the millennia. This astonishing discovery offers a rare glimpse into the ancient world and reveals secrets that have long been buried with the dead. The seated mummy, with its enigmatic and meaningful posture, is set to deepen our understanding of ancient burial practices and the beliefs that shaped them.

The tomb, which dates back to 4000 BC, revealed the remains of a young girl buried with her infant son, who was uniquely cradled on a swan's wing. This extraordinary find offers insight into the ceremonial practices and symbolic meaning of the period.

700,000-year-old human skull found in Greece completely shatters 'out of Africa theory'

Archaeologists have long suspected that some of the Easter Island “heads” had a body buried inside them. At the same time, the “giant heads,” several meters high, were thought to be an exception. In fact, if these heads had a body underneath, they would have had to have been real stone giants, at least 20 meters tall, to fit the proportions.