Egypt
Giant Egyptian Sarcophagus Doesn’t Doom World – Yet
Earlier this week, many wondered if it was such a great idea to lift open the lid of a giant…
The Giant Mummified Finger of Egypt
In 1988, entrepreneur and would-be treasure hunter Gregor Spörri allegedly came across something rather incredible in Egypt: a 15-inch-long (38…
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“Cursed” Egyptian Statue Spins On Its Own In Manchester Museum
After repeatedly finding a 4,000-year-old Egyptian relic inexplicably facing the wrong direction, curators at the Manchester Museum decided to take…
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Exploring the Sunken City of Heracleion
Once thought to be legend, the ancient city of Heracleion is beginning to reveal its mysteries. Built in the 8th…
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The Cintamani Stone: A Magical Jewel from the Stars?
The Cintamani Stone (or Chintamani Stone) is a legendary artifact of Buddhist and Hindu mythology, a “wish-fulfilling” gem of extraordinary…