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3,000-Year Old Egyptian 'Lady Gaga' Tomb Found

Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 03:10 PM ET | 0

The tomb of a singer for the supreme deity Amon Ra during the Twenty-Second Dynasty has been discovered in Egypt's Valley of Kings. Read more

Board Games Originated as Elite Pastime

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Dec 6, 2011 10:23 AM ET | 0

Board games began as an exclusive pastime for the elite, with the Roman Empire spreading their popularity throughout Europe. Read more

Couple Held Hands for 1,500 Years

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:30 AM ET | 0

The man and woman were buried holding hands and facing each other in Italy in the 5th century A.D. Read more

Ancient Images of a Mother Giving Birth Found

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Oct 19, 2011 04:33 PM ET | 0

The unique find, which could be the earliest representation of childbirth in western art, show the head and shoulders of a baby emerging from a mother. Read more

Egyptian Pyramids Found With NASA Satellite

Posted Thu May 26, 2011 02:46 PM ET | 0

As many as 17 pyramids, more than 1,000 tombs and 3,000 settlements were uncovered using infrared technology. Read more

Nails Tied to Jesus' Crucifixion Found?

Posted Wed Apr 13, 2011 03:35 PM ET | 0

Discovered in the burial cave of a Jewish high priest, the nails may have been used to crucify Jesus. Read more

Romanian Dictator's Remains Undergo DNA Tests

Posted Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:20 AM ET | 0

Nicolae Ceausescu, who ruled Romania with an iron fist for a quarter century, may not be buried at the grave bearing his name. Read more

57 Ancient Egyptian Tombs with Mummies Unearthed

Posted Sun May 23, 2010 01:56 PM ET | 0

The oldest tombs date to around 2750 B.C. during Egypt's first and second dynasties. Read more

King Tut's Leftover Bandages Yield New Clues

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed May 19, 2010 09:38 AM ET | 0

The scraps of ancient bandages -- some with dirty fingerprints of Tut's embalmers -- had been contained in long forgotten jars at a museum. Read more

Oldest Pyramid Tomb Found in Mexico

Posted Tue May 18, 2010 10:40 AM ET | 0

The 2,700-year-old grave held a dignitary, aged around 50, buried with the remains of a one-year-old child over his body. Read more

Ancient Mongolian Tomb Holds Skeleton of Western Man

Posted Wed Feb 3, 2010 01:35 PM ET | 0

The remains of a 2,000-year-old skeleton found in eastern Mongolia reveal a man of multi-ethnic heritage. Read more

Ancient Mongolian Tomb Holds Skeleton of Western Man

Slaves Didn't Build Pyramids: Egypt

Posted Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:30 AM ET | 0

The tombs of ancient Egyptian pyramid builders suggest these artisans were respected -- and paid -- for their work. Read more

Ancient Legendary Ruler's Tomb Found

Posted Mon Dec 28, 2009 01:05 PM ET | 0

Archaeologists believe they have found a nearly 1,800-year-old tomb of legendary ruler Cao Cao. Read more

Body Part Mummified With Ancient Egyptian Recipe

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

Search for Antony and Cleopatra's Tombs to Begin : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:26 PM ET

Doomed lovers Cleopatra and Mark Antony have been missing since they committed suicide in 31 B.C. Now archaeologists plan to excavate three sites in Egypt that could contain their tombs. Read more