Have archaeologists uncovered the real curse of the mummies?
Zahi Hawass of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities sits down with Discovery News.
An effort is underway to care for the dogs who wander through the Roman ruins.
Posted Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:29 PM ET | 0
Have archaeologists uncovered the real curse of the mummies? Read more
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Nov 17, 2009 01:29 PM ET | 0
They sleep under ancient Roman frescoes and walk on priceless mosaic floors, but they are far from living a privileged life. They are the dogs of Pompeii -- sick, starving, dirty and scruffy stray dogs who wander through the ruins ... Read more
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:39 AM ET | 0
As world leaders prepare for next month's UN climate change summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, international researchers are investigating the impact of climate change on historic architectural structures. Bringing together 30 partners from 16 nations in... Read more
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Nov 10, 2009 08:51 AM ET | 0
Mysterious brown spots in the Tomb of Tutankhamun will be fully investigated during a five-year project to restore the burial of the boy King, Egypt's antiquities department announced today. The Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has partnered with... Read more
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:03 PM ET | 0
Bronze weapons, a silver bracelet, an earring and hundreds of human bones found in the vast desolate wilderness of the Sahara desert have raised hopes of finally finding the lost army -- 50,000 strong -- of Persian King Cambyses II, ... Read more
Posted Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:32 PM ET | 0
Flip through images of remains found in the western Sahara Desert, which researchers claim are the relics of the long-lost army of Cambyses. Read more
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:30 PM ET | 0
The remains of a mighty Persian army said to have drowned in the sands of the western Egyptian desert 2,500 years ago might have been finally located. Read more
Posted Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:16 PM ET | 0
Has the lost army of Cambyses II been found? The Persian army of 50,000 soldiers supposedly perished in a sandstorm in ancient Egypt 2500 years ago. Researchers have located a valley of bones they think may belong to the fabled army. Watch video
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:21 PM ET | 0
From today’s Discovery News story on the Nazca people: We have important lessons to learn from this ancient civilisation, which exposed itself to floods after chopping down thousand year old trees in order to make way for agriculture. Best known ... Read more
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Nov 02, 2009 07:26 AM ET | 0
The ancient Nazca people, who once flourished in the valleys of south coastal Peru, literally fell with the trees they chopped down, new research has concluded. Read more
Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 03:13 PM ET | 0
British authorities say the fossilized skull of a giant sea monster has been found off England's southern coast. Read more
Posted Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:49 AM ET | 0
Ida, the fossil discovery announced last May, was only a distant relative of humans. Read more
Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 03:00 AM ET | 0
Most scholars have assumed that all prehistoric artists were male, but new evidence suggests women and even young girls produced at least some cave drawings. Read more
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Oct 19, 2009 09:18 AM ET | 0
The foot and sandal prints offer insight into just how ancient craftsmen built this elaborate mosaic. Read more
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Oct 15, 2009 09:26 AM ET | 0
Swiss researchers have succeeded in mummifying a body part using the salty recipe of the ancient Egyptians. Read more
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