Owen Jarus

6 days ago | livescience.com | Owen Jarus

Pirates and the loot they plundered have long fascinated us. Stories like "Treasure Island" and movies like "Pirates of the Caribbean" have helped increase the popularity of these sea raiders. In this countdown, Live Science looks at some of the biggest treasures that pirates have ever plundered. While valuables were plundered by well known pirates, such as Capt. William Kidd, others were captured by pirates that are much more obscure.

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Owen Jarus

4 hours agoMark Hamill Has No Plans for Star Wars or Luke Skywalker ReturnThe longtime Luke Skywalker thinks Star Wars should start looking forward and prioritizing its newer cast of characters. Since the original Star Wars …2 hours agoThis British Rock Band is the World's Top Concert Attraction, 25 Years After Their DebutColdplay was the leading concert attraction in April, according to recently published statistics.

1 week ago | livescience.com | Owen Jarus

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered three New Kingdom tombs dating to more than 3,000 years ago. The burials were found within a cemetery now known as Dra Abu el-Naga, which is near modern-day Luxor (ancient Thebes). The three deceased individuals, all men, each held important roles in ancient Egypt's temples and grain silos. So it's no surprise they were buried at the Dra Abu el-Naga cemetery, which is located near the Nile and is a necropolis for important non-royal people.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Owen Jarus

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A wall painting found in the tomb of Amun-Em-Ipet that shows a number of scenes, including offerings being made to the gods. . | Credit: Courtesy of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesArchaeologists in Egypt have discovered three New Kingdom tombs dating to more than 3,000 years ago.

1 week ago | livescience.com | Owen Jarus

A grand tomb that may have been built for Alexander the Great's best friend and bodyguard around 2,300 years ago has an astronomical secret: Its burial chamber is aligned so that sunlight enters it on the winter solstice, a new study proposes. However, not everyone agrees with this interpretation. Some experts note that the ancient Macedonians used a lunisolar calendar, meaning the winter solstice's date would have moved from year to year.