Geographic Expeditions just launched a 10-day cruise through Egypt that includes a private rooftop for the eclipse viewing ...

The battered and sand-scraped 1920s leather case has the distinctive initials of Howard Carter on its lid. When he finished in the desert in 1939, he gave it to a lad from Bishop who had become an ...

In the past, royal graves were placed inside large pyramids. However, a shift occurred for an important reason—to safeguard these tombs from being looted.

In 2005, after a five-month lockout, the National Hockey League canceled its entire 2004-05 season. In 2009, Japan reported ...

King Tut's tomb opened in 1923, John Glenn orbits Earth in 1962, Nixon's plan to stem inflation in 1973, Dale Earnhardt dies ...

Many recent travelers said these tombs are better than those found in the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. And because this site isn't overrun with tourists like others in the ...

As its name suggests, the Valley of the Kings is where dozens of pharaohs were laid to rest. In fact, you'll find 63 royal tombs here, including notable pharaohs like Tutankhamun (or King Tut), Ay ...

Zahi Hawass describes some of the private tombs of the Old Kingdom ... and priests of the cults of the ancient Egyptian kings. These necropolises, mostly consisting of rows of mastabas of various ...

Tutankhamun: Yeah, sure, it’ll be in a tomb in the Valley of the Kings, so it’s like… well safe! Child: I wouldn’t be so sure. My local museum has lots of things archaeologists have ...

Famous for its tombs carved into the rock, the Valley of the Kings is reportedly a UNESCO World Heritage site. Egypt saw the rise of a new dynasty under the rule of the pharaohs, who were some of ...