Latest articles by Owen Jarus
AI is deciphering a 2,000-year-old 'lost book' describing life after Alexander the Great
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, it carbonized a book on rulers who followed Alexander the Great. Now, machine learning is deciphering the "lost book."
Statue of slain Roman emperor dressed as Hercules found near sewer in Rome
Archaeologists in Rome have discovered a statue of an ancient Roman emperor who is dressed to look like Hercules.
Who was Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen depicted like a goddess?
Queen Nefertiti was the wife of the sun-disk worshipping Pharaoh Akhenaten and stepmother to King Tutankhamun.
Egyptian mummies covered in gold are rare, and we may have just found the oldest
An ancient Egyptian mummy is the oldest covered with gold, but it's not the oldest ancient Egyptian mummy on record.
The worst epidemics and pandemics in history
Discover the deadliest epidemics and pandemics in history — including ones that have wiped out entire civilizations.
Ancient Roman residences with 'pigeon towers' discovered in Luxor, Egypt
Roman residences located near workshops and pigeon towers have been discovered in Luxor, Egypt.
52-foot-long Book of the Dead papyrus from ancient Egypt discovered at Saqqara
For the first time in 100 years, a full "Book of the Dead" papyrus has been uncovered at Saqqara.
Who was Genghis Khan, the warrior who founded the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan (1160 to 1227) founded the Mongol Empire, which covered much of Asia and parts of Europe.
Royal tomb discovered near Luxor dates to time when female pharaoh co-ruled ancient Egypt
The tomb dates from a period when ancient Egypt was co-ruled by the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and Thutmose III.
Rare, 'high-status' Viking burial unearthed in a garden in Oslo
Archaeologists have excavated a rare Viking burial in Oslo containing the remains of a high-status individual and a variety of grave goods.
5 stunning archaeological discoveries that may finally be unearthed in 2023
Here are five predictions about what archaeologists may dig up in 2023.
10 incredible archaeological finds from 2022
The top 10 archaeological finds of 2022 include ancient bronze Etruscan statues from Italy, a Roman-era mosaic in Syria and a prehistoric chalk sculpture in England.
Protective gold idols and 'rejuvenating' amulets found in ancient Egyptian burials
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered about 20 ancient burials, some of which contain gold idols fashioned to look like the deities Isis, Bastet and Horus.
Nazca Lines: Mysterious geoglyphs in Peru
These huge earthen creations in a Peruvian desert depict animals, plants and fantastic creatures.
Aerial investigation reveals 168 previously unnoticed Nazca Lines in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have discovered more than 100 "smaller and fainter" Nazca Lines, some of which were made by piling stones on top of each other.
Egyptian ring featuring 'god of fun' discovered in ancient burial
A mysterious burial from ancient Egypt contains gold jewelry, including three rings — one featuring the Bes, the god of fun — and a necklace.
Ancient Egyptian 'masterpiece' is so realistic, researchers identified the exact bird species it depicts
An ancient Egyptian painting is so detailed, researchers can determine which species of birds were featured in it.
Why is Christmas celebrated on Dec. 25?
There are two major theories as to why Christmas is celebrated on Dec. 25.
Ancient mummy portraits and rare Isis-Aphrodite idol discovered in Egypt
For the first time in 50 years, archaeologists have discovered Fayum mummy portraits at an ancient Egyptian site.
The Elgin Marbles may finally return to Greece, 200 years after being removed by British nobility
The British Museum and the Greek government are reportedly in talks about returning the Parthenon Marbles, also called the Elgin Marbles, to Greece.
Gold tongues found in 2,000-year-old mummies in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered several ancient mummies with gold tongues, which were thought to help transform the deceased into divine beings.
Tomb aligned with winter solstice sunrise excavated in Egypt
An ancient tomb whose chapel was oriented toward the sunrise on the winter solstice may be the oldest of its kind in Egypt.
Who is Krampus, and what does he have to do with Christmas?
Krampus is a mythical creature who punished badly behaved children, according to myth.
