"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." On February 16, 1923, Howard Carter, guided by the flickering light of oil lamps, ventured into the ...

On this day, 101 years ago, archeologists unveiled the ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamun after his sarcophagus was discovered in a well-hidden tomb that had been preserved for over 3,000 years, ...

Rumors of a curse have persisted since Howard Carter and others found Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. The deaths of Lord Carnarvon and others associated with the excavation perpetuated the speculation.

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of the first royal tomb in Egypt since Tutankhamun's burial was uncovered more than 100 years ago. The resting place of King Thutmose II, who ruled around 3 ...

Egypt marked the centenary of King Tut's tomb discovery(Image: Getty) Those who dared to disturb the resting place of Pharaoh Tutankhamun have been marked by his ...

A London auction house says there is “no documented evidence” that an intricately carved grasshopper is from the boy king’s tomb. Its estimated price is up to $675,000. By Alex Marshall Reporting from ...