Lost for hundreds of years, a Greek city is gradually being unearthed by archaeologists. The recent discovery of a sarcophagus and its riches sheds light on the past of this Peloponnesian city.

Excavations at a necropolis outside of Liternum, near modern-day Naples, have found two ornate funerary enclosures.

A new study underscores the ubiquity of pleasant smells attached to commonly displayed objects, like sarcophagi and wrappings used in mummified remains.

The discovery of artifacts near the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun may be the oldest known evidence of a ritual known as the ...

Despite being uncovered over a century ago, Tutankhamun's tomb is still yielding secrets, according to a new study by Dr ...

A major archaeological discovery in Greece reveals that an ancient tomb was transformed into a healing sanctuary. This site, located near Corinth, bears witness to different uses throughout ...

The king's mummy and sarcophagus are missing from the royal tomb, which is the second of its kind unearthed this year ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the royal tomb of an unknown king who ruled the region during a tumultuous time 3,600 ...

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III is scheduled to have an audience with Pope Francis during a state visit next month to the Vatican, suggesting the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work ...