‘Tramp stamp’ tattoos originated by ancient Egyptians for birth ‘magic’

‘Tramp stamp’ tattoos originated by ancient Egyptians for birth ‘magic’

The so-called “tramp stamp” isn’t a sign of trashiness — it’s early women’s tradition. A recent discovery has lead researchers to believe that ancient Egyptian women were adorned with lower back tattoos to protect themselves and others during childbirth. The hypothesis comes after experts from the University of Missouri and Johns Hopkins University examined the … Read more

These are the most fascinating objects from King Tut’s tomb

These are the most fascinating objects from King Tut’s tomb

British archaeologist Howard Carter spent a decade-plus in the early 1900s fruitlessly sifting through the sands of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings for his patron, Lord Carnarvon. But after 15 years of unsuccessful toil, Carter finally struck gold in 1922: He found steps going down into the desert floor that would reveal a buried tomb, … Read more