Sydney to Host Largest Tutankhamun Exhibition to Ever Leave Egypt

In what the City of Sydney describes as a coup, the Australian Museum is soon to host a unique exhibition – that of the famous boy-king Tutankhamun, or King Tut. Named the Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, the display comes to Sydney in 2021 and runs for six...Read more

Do Not Disturb Their Rest: The Curse of the Pharaohs

The mysterious deaths following the discovery of King Tutankhamun‘s tomb, along with the sensationalism of the time, created a legend that still persists today. There have even been rumors on social media about the so-called “Curse of the Pharaohs,”...Read more

The discovery of Tutankhamun in full color

Step inside the various rooms and vaults that were found to be contained within King Tut’s tomb. 01 Staircase 16 steps descend through bedrock toward a doorway. This doorway was sealed and plastered but showed signs that it had been penetrated by ancient...Read more

King Tut’s mummy

How did King Tut die? He was murdered by his successor The presence of a piece of bone in his skull cavity led experts to believe that King Tut died from a brain haemorrhage caused by a blow to the head. Recent examination has discredited this theory. Malaria A DNA...Read more

Howard Carter And the Curse of King Tut

How a single discovery and determination of Howard Carter made an unknown boy king to become a symbol of Egyptology all over the world. Egypt is known for its riches especially in treasures and gold. However, many of this treasures were buried with their pharaoh...Read more