The famous death mask of Tutankhamun, the epitome of Ancient Egyptian heritage, is as well-known as the towering Pyramids themselves. The Boy King, who took the throne at just nine and ruled for a ...

King Tutankhamun's death mask is one of the most iconic Egyptian relics, but researchers claim it may not have been intended for the late pharaoh. A team from the University of York in the UK say ...

King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since ... It contained 5,398 artefacts including two thrones, six chariots, a solid gold death mask and coffin holding his mummy. Image caption, The ...

Watch the full documentary Tutankhamun: Life, Death and Legacy on BBC Select. Opera star Benjamin Bernheim says as an artist you have to go to extremes to find out the right balance. The Erlitou ...

Ironically, this attempt to erase his memory preserved Tutankhamun for all time. Less than a century after his death, the location of his tomb had been forgotten. Hidden from robbers by structures ...

But if we allow the gossip to get in the way of seeing Tutankhamen the person, we’ll miss out. 1. Tutankhamun’s death is still a mystery It’s difficult to find out why someone who lived a long time ...

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 ...

Tutankhamun became pharaoh after the death of his father Akhenaten. Some people liked how Akhenaten ruled but others didn't. He outlawed all of the gods except for one called Aten. The people were ...

But how did these ancient people achieve this? Watch the full documentary Tutankhamun: Life, Death and Legacy on BBC Select. Expert says it's difficult for investors to discern what the best ...

King Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask may not have been crafted for him at all. Researchers from the University of York suggest it was initially intended for a high-status female or child ...

The "mummy's curse" first enjoyed worldwide acclaim after the 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in ... accounts of the subsequent death of expedition sponsor Lord Carnarvon.