When King Tut’s tomb was unearthed, researchers found a dagger that was eerily still sharp. But when they tested the blade, ...

Was Pharaoh Tutankhamun a “cast-off king”? Evidence shows that his shimmering golden death mask was made for someone else.

In ancient Egypt, earrings were often associated with women or young children, making the holes on Tutankhamun’s mask an ...

I’m glad I did—partly because I traveled on the AmaLilia, Ama Waterways’ new Nile river vessel shortly after it launched in September, but mostly because there have been no security incidents in the ...

King Tut’s iconic mask is 21 inches tall, inlaid with precious stones, and features a 5.5-pound golden beard as part of the ...

But old-school methods are still employed. Stencils have long been favored. They’re cheap and can transfer numerous images quickly and efficiently. Moreover, stencils deliver impact and convey ...

King Charles has issued a heartfelt message to King Felipe VI following the devastating floods in Valencia after arriving home from India. The Independent reported that so far, 207 people have ...

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An exceptionally exciting development from the worlds of Stephen King. I'm back in Mid-World...and the Territories. Don't know if it will develop into anything--I never know--but it's good to be back.

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a surprise pitstop in India as they returned from their royal tour to Australia and Samoa. The 75-year-old monarch and his wife reportedly ...