New research into a Central Asian ice mummy has revealed the full details of an Iron Age woman's many intricate tattoos.

Interestingly, the study’s authors noted that the mummy’s right forearm tattoos were more technically proficient and detailed ...

A new analysis used near-infrared photography to shed light on the methods and tools for creating tattoos in the Early Iron ...

New imaging technology has allowed scientists to decipher the tattoos of an Iron Age mummy—and study them like never before.

A collar believed to have been worn by Tutankhamun's sisters and a mummified snake are among the treasures on display at ...

When you hear the word “mummy,” you might think of spooky stories, bandaged figures with outstretched arms, or even the ...

For years, Egyptologists have been left baffled by the secrets of an ancient mummy known as Bashiri due to its intricate ...

Researchers at the Fitzwilliam Museum, UK, found the marking on an artefact due to go on display in an exhibition this autumn ...

Most portraits and self-portraits reflect an air of sadness and uncertainty. A self-portrait from the Lamentation series is ...

If you’re traveling to a European capital this summer and want to do some exploring a little farther afield, here are a few ideas for day trips from major cities.

I want you to print this. It was the worst interview I’ve ever done in my life,” Dr. Zahi Hawass said of his experience on ...

Marvel at a stunning environmental adventure set in a threatened land filled with fantastical forests, icy landscapes and ...