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For ancient Egyptians, dance was a huge part of daily life

History & Culture

For ancient Egyptians, dance was a huge part of daily life

For ancient Egyptians, dance was a huge part of daily life

Why did these monks in Japan choose to mummify themselves?

History & Culture

Why did these monks in Japan choose to mummify themselves?

Why did these monks in Japan choose to mummify themselves?

Take a tour of the Maya underworld—if you dare

Take a tour of the Maya underworld—if you dare

Take a tour of the Maya underworld—if you dare

These mummies were made … by accident?

These mummies were made … by accident?

These mummies were made … by accident?

Explore 6 of history’s most infamous scams and hoaxes

Explore 6 of history’s most infamous scams and hoaxes

Explore 6 of history’s most infamous scams and hoaxes

This desert oasis is a time capsule of Egypt’s grand past

This desert oasis is a time capsule of Egypt’s grand past

This desert oasis is a time capsule of Egypt’s grand past

How ancient Egyptians of all classes strived for eternal life

History Magazine

How ancient Egyptians of all classes strived for eternal life

How ancient Egyptians of all classes strived for eternal life

How to see Stonehenge: Everything you need to know

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How to see Stonehenge: Everything you need to know

How to see Stonehenge: Everything you need to know

Ghost stories scare up new life at these historic hotels

Ghost stories scare up new life at these historic hotels

Ghost stories scare up new life at these historic hotels

These are the most haunted places in the United States

These are the most haunted places in the United States

These are the most haunted places in the United States

Worship of this Egyptian goddess spread from Egypt to England

History Magazine

Worship of this Egyptian goddess spread from Egypt to England

Worship of this Egyptian goddess spread from Egypt to England

The Book of the Dead was Egyptians' inside guide to the underworld

History Magazine

The Book of the Dead was Egyptians' inside guide to the underworld

The Book of the Dead was Egyptians' inside guide to the underworld

Archaeologists puzzle over mystery woman in early Christian cemetery

Archaeologists puzzle over mystery woman in early Christian cemetery

Archaeologists puzzle over mystery woman in early Christian cemetery

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