Tombs

There's something shady about the idea that an ancient rock carving on a Neolithic tomb in Ireland depicts the Moon blotting out the Sun.

What does our fascination with mortality reveal about who we are?

Explore a world of antique oddities, marvels of ancient engineering, and monuments to time.

From venom that can bubble human skin to a sealed Egyptian tomb, Douglas Preston's got an Indiana Jones thing going on.

The answer reveals grave robbing problems for America’s deceased leaders.

Clay figurines and murdered retainers provided plenty of company—and a workforce—for the dead.

Rich or poor, you could reach out to friends and family in the afterlife—and communication went both ways.

Families hire a bone collector in Taiwan to fix problematic tombs—and sometimes deal with ghosts.

A guide called the Amduat helped pharaohs navigate the complex afterlife.