It’s possible, Reeves argued, that Nefertiti’s mask had been reused due to the urgency surrounding King Tut’s burial. Given that the young pharaoh ascended to the throne at just nine years ...

Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and ...

When King Tut's tomb was discovered in 1922, some believed the Egyptian pharaoh unleashed a powerful curse upon all who dared to disturb his eternal slumber. If you can only name one Egyptian ...

King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since his tomb was discovered in 1922. Unearthed by British archaeologist Howard Carter, it was the first time a pharaoh's burial chamber had been found ...

We dig into the missing heart of ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun and what archaeologists have learned a century since the discovery of the young pharaoh’s tomb. Mysteries of King Tut ...

It was no doubt a fantastical death, worthy of a pharaoh Ask Smithsonian: How Long Can a Person Hold Their Breath? (01:32) Ask Smithsonian: What's the Point of Earwax? (01:06) Ask Smithsonian ...

In 1925, explorer Howard Carter miraculously discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun ... within the burial wrappings of the teenage king, all of which appeared to be made from iron ...

It was also a special occasion: Nov. 4, 2022 happens to be the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. We were expecting something where maybe we enter the pharaoh’s tomb ...

She suggests the mask was adapted to fit the young king after his sudden death. Tut’s mask stands out with ear piercings—a feature exclusive to masks of queens and children. Famed pharaohs ...