Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians ‘were trying to understand and treat cancer 4,000 years ago’
Cutmarks on an ancient skull suggest they may have tried to operate on tumours.
Discovery of lost branch of Nile may shed light on location of pyramids – study
The newly identified 64-kilometre-long branch of the river, named The Ahramat, would have provided an essential water route for transporting goods.
Lisburn locals can read like an Egyptian with new exhibit
Artefacts showing breakthroughs in hieroglyphics were brought over from the British Museum
Study reveals insights into sealed ancient Egyptian animal coffins
The mummification of animals was a widespread practice in ancient Egypt.
Research reveals new insights into ancient Egyptian embalming
The mummification process was long, complex and involved the use of many different embalming substances.
Mummified ‘golden boy’ found with 49 amulets to speed journey to afterlife
The mummified body of a wealthy Egyptian teenager has been ‘digitally unwrapped’ by scientists.
Mummy returns: Voice of mummified Egyptian priest heard 3,000 years on
The sound of Nesyamun has been reproduced using CT scans and 3D technology.
Tutankhamun exhibition will ‘shake the English people’
A host of objects from Ancient Egypt will be displayed in London.
Ancient Egyptians’ early mummy embalming ‘recipe’ revealed
Embalming was taking place much earlier than previously thought.
Scientists use cosmic rays to discover secret space inside Great Pyramid
It was hailed by the team of academics as the biggest discovery inside the Giza landmark since the 19th century.