Latest articles by Owen Jarus
3 ancient Maya cities discovered in Guatemala, 1 with an 'astronomical complex' likely used for predicting solstices
Three ancient Maya cities have been discovered by archaeologists in Guatemala.
Avast, matey! 5 of the biggest pirate hauls in history
Take a look at five of the biggest treasures that pirates have ever plundered.
3 ancient Egyptian tombs dating to the New Kingdom discovered near Luxor
Three ancient Egyptians were buried in remarkable tombs with courtyards in a necropolis reserved for important people.
Tomb built for Alexander the Great's best friend is aligned with winter solstice, study suggests
A tomb that may have been built for a close friend of Alexander the Great may be aligned with the winter solstice.
Who Were the Canaanites, the ancient Biblical people credited with inventing the alphabet?
The Canaanites were made up of different ethnic groups who lived in the ancient Land of Canaan, and they likely invented the world's first alphabet.
4,000-year-old stone-lined burial discovered in Morocco
Archaeologists working in the Tangier Peninsula, in northwest Morocco, have discovered ancient cemeteries, rock art and standing stones.
Famous tomb said to hold Alexander the Great's father actually contains younger man, a woman and 6 babies, study finds
Ancient human remains in a famous Greek tomb can't be Alexander the Great's father after all, a scientific analysis reveals.
Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert
The ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.
Ancient Egyptians drew the Milky Way on coffins and tombs, linking them to sky goddess, study finds
A new study links the Egyptian goddess Nut with the Milky Way galaxy.
Hidden messages found on 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk in Paris
A researcher believes he has found hidden messages on a 3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian obelisk that is now in Paris.
5,000-year-old burial of elite woman with inlaid toucan's beak found in Peru
Archaeologists have found the remains of an elite woman who was buried with a variety of remarkable grave goods.
What did ninjas actually wear?
The word "ninja" may bring to mind a person dressed mostly in black, but what they wore was actually quite different.
'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in Jordan
An inscription with the name of Ramesses III has been discovered in southern Jordan.
Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink door
The newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in the afterlife, researchers say.
Severe drought helped bring about 'barbarian' invasion of Roman Britain, study finds
A drought helped bring about an invasion of Roman Britain in A.D. 367, researchers wrote in a new paper.
What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.
Lion mauled gladiator to death 1,800 years ago in Roman Britain, controversial study suggests
A skeleton in England may have belonged to a gladiator who died fighting a large cat, possibly a lion, a new study finds.
Ancient 'military outpost' in North Macedonia might be birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother
Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.
What is the 'Eye of Horus' and why is it found in so many ancient Egyptian burials?
The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.
'Major' ancient Egyptian town discovered — and it has a jug stamped with the name of Nefertiti's daughter
A settlement dating back around 3,400 years has been discovered near the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt.
Archaeologists may have discovered the birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother
Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.
4,000-year-old burial of elite woman with ostrich fan reveals world's oldest known evidence of head straps
Around 4,000 years ago, women in Nubia were using tumplines, a form of head strap, to carry around goods and young children.
Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing
The rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and more.
