King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since his tomb was discovered in 1922. Unearthed by British archaeologist Howard Carter, it was the first time a pharaoh's burial chamber had been found ...

In the past, royal graves were placed inside large pyramids. However, a shift occurred for an important reason—to safeguard ...

A Japanese research team has concluded that an iron dagger made of meteorites found in the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was forged at temperatures of about 950 degrees or lower.

The stunning 1922 find of Tutankhamun’s tomb opened a window into Egypt's golden past. 100 years later, his riches still have much to reveal. We dig into the missing heart of ancient Egyptian ...

King Tut’s tomb had at least four sets of board games in it, so we can assume that he really loved to play games. One of his favorites was a game called “senet.” The rules of senet are ...

On November 4, 1922, archaeologists Carter and his team found steps that led to Tutankhamun's tomb and spent several months sifting through the treasures. The trove of grave goods included 5,000 ...

Tutankhamun, or King Tut as he is also known, was the last of his dynasty of pharaohs. He ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and ...

The legend is often connected to King Tutankhamun and the people who passed away after opening his tomb in 1922. Eight of those involved – including Howard Carter, the British archaeologist who ...

If you can’t make it to Egypt, head to Washington, D.C., where “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” puts visitors inside the artifact-stuffed rooms of King Tut’s tomb. It’s been a ...

Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and ...