In a recent article, Dr. Zahi Hawass, the Egyptian former Minister of Antiquities, addressed the enduring myth of the Curse of the Pharaohs. Explaining the origins of the myth, Hawass pointed out ...

‘The Curse of the Pharaohs became more famous when the tomb of Tutankhamun was found and Lord Carnarvon gave exclusive rights to the Times of London,’ he said. ‘Then the rest of the ...

The "mummy's curse" first enjoyed worldwide acclaim after the 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt. When Howard Carter opened a small hole to peer ...

Shortly after the discovery of his tomb, the "Curse of Tutankhamun" became a reliable headline for the international press. And the facts certainly appeared alarming: within 10 years of the tomb ...

Studies of Tutankhamun’s life are often overshadowed by the sensational rumours that surround the discovery of his tomb, such as persistent whispers of a curse. But if we allow the gossip to get in ...

King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since ... an insect bite they were quick to report rumours of an ancient curse. These reports inspired a Hollywood film, The Mummy in 1932.