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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

One hundred years ago, our understanding of ancient Egypt changed forever when the tomb of King Tutankhamun was found on November 4, 1922 in the Valley of Kings. Born around 1305BC, Tutankhamun only ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you ever wonder what secrets lie beneath the sands of Egypt? Prepare to be astonished as we unveil the untouched tomb of King Tutankhamun. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our ...

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 ...