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Science history: Archaeologists discover King Tut's tomb, and rumors of the 'mummy's curse' begin swirling — Nov. 4, 1922

While excavating in the Valley of the Kings, an Egyptian worker on an archaeological dig discovered a partially obscured step. It would lead into the unlooted tomb of King Tut.

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Tutankhamun’s tomb at risk of collapse in most fragile state since its discovery 100 years ago

Experts warn structural damage, water infiltration and fungi are accelerating the deterioration of the 3,300-year-old burial site

The Independent UK

Is the Tutankhamun exhibition in Glasgow worth the money? Here's my review

IT'S long been my view that "immersive exhibitions" should be held accountable for their Instagramification of art, culture and history.

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Toxic fungus from King Tutankhamun’s tomb yields cancer-fighting compounds – new study

In November 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter peered through a small hole into the sealed tomb of King Tutankhamun. When asked if he could see anything, he replied: “Yes, wonderful things.” Within months, however, Carter’s financial backer Lord Carnarvon was dead from a mysterious illness. Over the following years, several other…

The Conversation

Immersive hi-tech Tutankhamun exhibition coming to London in March

New show comes more than half a century after the original Treasures of Tutankhamun exhibition opened at the British Museum in 1972

Evening Standard

BBC presenter’s likeness used in advert after firm tricked by AI-generated voice

Exclusive: Liz Bonnin’s face used on insect repellant ads after faked message ostensibly granted permission

The Guardian - UK

Where to travel in 2024: 4 vacation destinations for the new year

From the butterscotch beaches of Normandy to the white sands of a Thai island, these four vacation locales offer scenic beauty with a rich story.

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Scientists Recreate Scent Used To Mummify Pharaoh’s Wet Nurse

They used state-of-the-art technology to identify the ingredients of balms used in the mummification of the woman called Senetnay

Zenger

What would an ancient Egyptian corpse have smelled like? Pine, balsam and bitumen – if you were nobility

In 1900 – some 22 years before he discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen – British archaeologist Howard Carter opened another tomb in the Valley of the Kings. In tomb KV42, Carter found the remains of a noblewoman called Senetnay, who died around 1450 BCE.

The Conversation

Giant Tutankhamun Maze Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Tomb Discovery

Farmer creates massive maize maze in England featuring iconic image of King Tut

Zenger

UK farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field

Tom Pearcy cut more than 5km of pathways into an 15-acre field of maize to mark the 100-year anniversary of Tutankhamun’s tomb being found

Evening Standard

Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize

The maze was officially opened to lovers of ancient Egypt on Friday.

The Independent UK

King Tutankhamun’s face reconstructed after 3300 years

The researchers behind the facial reconstruction said the result was ‘amazingly close’ to a previous one

The Independent UK

Major Newcastle exhibition captures enduring appeal of Ancient Egypt

Visions of Ancient Egypt: Art, Design and the Cultural Imagination is running at Laing Art Gallery until April 29 with displays of art, jewellery, costumes, photographs and film

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The quest to find King Tut is detailed in new book about the storied pharaoh

“The Complete Tutankhamun: 100 Years of Discovery” by Nicholas Reeves; Thames & Hudson (464 pages, $50)

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Ancient Egypt to Tyneside chippies - top exhibitions to see in 2023 offer plenty food for thought

Here's a pick of 10 exhibitions to look out for around Newcastle in 2023 from Ancient Egypt and Romans to the history of our local glorious food

Daily Record

Cameron Carter Vickers leaves dad in tears as Celtic star's World Cup moment prompts emotional response

The defender left his dad full of joy when he made his debut in the biggest tournament.

The Guardian - UK

If greed can ever be good, that philosophy didn’t work at FTX’s charity

The ‘ethics stuff’ was just a front, says the bankrupted cryptocurrency billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried

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Marking a centenary since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt

In November 1922, in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor in Egypt, after years of searching, a team led by English archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the remains of ancient Egypt's boy pharaoh, Tutankhamun. They had been hidden away for more than 3,000 years. To mark a centenary since the…

Evening Standard

10 secrets of Tutankhamun’s tomb on the 100th anniversary of its discovery

The discovery of the tomb had a huge impact on archeology

Evening Standard

Who was Tutankhamun? New research on pharaoh’s jewellery to be presented

Research suggests that some of the jewellery might have been taken by Howard Carter, a British archaeologist.

Daily Mirror

100th anniversary of King Tutankhamun's tomb discovery marked by new book

Egyptologist Dr Bob Brier has written a new book marking the 100th anniversary of archaeologist Howard Carter and his team's discovery of the boy king's tomb in 1922

The Conversation

Why Tutankhamun’s curse continues to fascinate, 100 years after his discovery

The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 was a monumental event for archaeology. It was the first largely intact ancient Egyptian royal tomb to be found and hence provided major insights into the burial practices of royalty. It also gave a glimpse of what other undiscovered, lost or robbed tombs…

The Conversation

How Tutankhamun became a popular spirit at seances in the 1920s

It has been 100 years since the discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, the boy king who ruled in the 14th century BC. Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered in November 1922 by a team of predominantly Egyptian excavators led by the British archaeologist Howard Carter.

The Conversation

More than a story of treasures: revisiting Tutankhamun's tomb 100 years after its discovery

On November 4 1922, a young Egyptian “water boy” on an archaeological dig is said to have accidentally stumbled on a stone that turned out to be the top of a flight of steps cut into the limestone bedrock.

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