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Even In Death, Egyptian Birds Were Fed

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 27, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

The discovery gives clues to how ancient Egyptians viewed the importance of animals and their role in the afterlife. Read more

Animals Mummified by the Millions in Ancient Egypt

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Jan 6, 2012 11:24 AM ET | 0

Cats, bulls, ibis, baboons and raptors were pampered in life, but then killed and mummified to honor ancient Egyptian gods. Read more

Animals Mummified by the Millions in Ancient Egypt

Big Question for 2012: The Great Pyramid's Secret Doors

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Dec 9, 2011 02:26 PM ET | 0

Could the purpose of four shafts deep inside the Great Pyramid be revealed in 2012? Read more

Big Question for 2012: The Great Pyramid's Secret Doors

Great Pyramid Closed Amid 11/11/11 Rumors

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Nov 11, 2011 02:22 PM ET | 0

Egyptian authorities took the step to avoid possible damage to the wonder from a rumored, bizarre ceremony. Read more

Great Pyramid Closed Amid 11/11/11 Rumors

Cancer Found in 2,000-Year-Old Mummy

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Nov 2, 2011 07:17 AM ET | 0

The man known today only as M1 died a slow, painful death and is further proof that cancer existed in antiquity. Read more

Did Queen Hatshepsut Moisturize Herself to Death?

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Aug 23, 2011 03:43 PM ET | 0

A bottle belonging to the queen is found to contain a carcinogenic moisturizer. Read more

Did Queen Hatshepsut Moisturize Herself to Death?

King Tut's Treasures Return Home

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Aug 5, 2011 01:14 PM ET | 0

A trove of small figurines and jewelry that was illegally taken from King Tut's tomb has been returned to Egypt. Read more

Amateur Archeologists Invited to Decipher Papyri

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Jul 27, 2011 05:09 PM ET | 0

Hundreds of thousands of fragments of ancient papyri have been put online in a bid to crowd source translations. Read more

Amateur Archeologists Invited to Decipher Papyri

18th Century Egyptian-Inspired Room Found

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Jul 5, 2011 08:39 AM ET | 0

The room, decorated with hieroglyphs and Egyptian gods, reveals early Europe's fascination with ancient Egypt. Read more

18th Century Egyptian-Inspired Room Found

Dig for Pharaoh's Boat Begins

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Jun 23, 2011 02:31 PM ET | 0

The boat has been hidden in a buried chamber for 4,500 years by the Great Pyramid. Read more

Statue of Ancient Egyptian King Found

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue May 31, 2011 03:52 PM ET | 0

A team of archaeologists find a giant statue of Egyptian King Amenhotep III -- grandfather to King Tut. Read more

Pyramid-Exploring Robot Reveals Hidden Hieroglyphs

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu May 26, 2011 12:15 PM ET | 0

Written in red paint, the symbols may help Egyptologists figure out why mysterious shafts were built into the pyramids. Read more

Tombs of King Tut's Advisers Open to Public

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue May 24, 2011 05:23 PM ET | 0

The tombs house the men who once made up Tut's inner circle, including his treasurer, his butler and more. Read more

Tombs of King Tut's Advisers Open to Public

Mummy Had Earliest Case of Heart Disease

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri May 20, 2011 01:55 PM ET | 0

An Egyptian princess who lived more than 3,500 years ago had the oldest known case of coronary artery disease. Read more

Mummy Had Earliest Case of Heart Disease

Crocodile God Temple Featured Croc Nursery

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon May 9, 2011 03:21 PM ET | 0

This ancient Egyptian site once attracted swarms of pilgrims, but is all but unknown to modern-day tourists. Read more

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