This colossal statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye is a group statue and three of their daughters. It is the largest known Ancient Egyptian family group ever carved. The almond-shaped eyes and arched eyebrows of the figures are of typical late 18th Dynasty …

A 32-year-old medical student plans to use the contents of Forrest Fenn’s bronze treasure chest to pay off his student loans. Forrest Fenn reunited with his hidden treasure. Photo by Jack Stuef. The hopes and dreams of thousands were crushed in June, …

In the annals of paleontological history, scientists have ᴜпeагtһed a сoɩoѕѕаɩ revelation that surpasses the reputation of the anaconda—the discovery of the Titanoboa fossil, the largest reptile to have ever graced our planet. This prehistoric behemoth, …

Peru – The discovery of a remarkably well-preserved mummy of a young Inca girl a top the Ampato volcano in 1995 captured the world’s attention and shed light on the religious practice of human sacrifice in pre-Columbian South America. Dubbed the “Ice …

An alleged mermaid body fished out in the early 1900s was analysed as scientists hoped to get to the bottom of the creepy figure, which turned out to be parts of a monkey, fish and reptile combined A mysterious “mermaid” mummy is part fish, part monkey …

The beautiful village of Fabbriche di Careggine was ‘lost forever’ when it was flooded to create the artificially made Lake Vagli, but beneath the water the village’s stone buildings, cemetery, bridge and church all incredibly remain in tact A medieval …

Hittite artifacts are relatively rare, making this discovery particularly noteworthy. The bracelet provides a tangible link to the Hittite civilization and offers insights into their craftsmanship, artistic traditions, and social practices. A farmer in …

The medieval toilet or latrine, then called a privy or garderobe, was a primitive affair, but in a castle, one might find a little more comfort and certainly a great deal more design effort than had been invested elsewhere. Practicality, privacy, and …

In the center, there is an uncovered pool and the toilets are aligned along the walls. The columns surrounding the pool supported a wooden ceiling. There was a drainage system under the toilets. Public toilets in the ancient city of Ephesus Almost every …