The wild facial expression of an Egyptian Mummy buried some 2,500 years ago had puzzled scientists for years, and now they appear to have found the reason. New research suggests that the woman who was mummified in ancient Egypt had died in extreme pain, which led her to scream so hard at the time of her demise that her face got locked in position.

She screamed and screamed: Why was Egyptian Mummy's face so contorted? Scientists have a clue

The United States has returned four antiquities worth $1 million to Nepal, including a pair of gilt copper masks representing a Hindu deity, following anti-trafficking operations.

US returns $1 million in stolen antiquities to Nepal

Three months after 105 antiquities, which were earlier smuggled, came back to India, the United States is sending another batch of 1,414 objects back to the country, which will include antiquities from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met).

Met Museum to return antiquities to India as part of 1,414 objects to be sent by US

The British Museum has reported the theft of nearly 2,000 antiquities. Police are currently probing the situation. The British Museum, established in 1753 and opened to the public in 1759, is home to millions of valuable objects.

British Museum theft: Here’s what we know about the stolen antiquities worth millions of pounds

Western nations & their museums are filled with colonial loot. They're holding artifacts that were either stolen or taken unfairly from India. On #GravitasPlus, Priyanka Sharma deconstructs India's efforts to get them back.

Gravitas Plus: How India is pushing for the return of stolen antiquities

The US has handed over 105 stolen antiquities back to India. The historic decision comes right after PM Modi's state visit to the country. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: US hands over 105 stolen antiquities to India

A terracotta Yakshi plaque, which belongs to the 1st century BC and was stolen from “eastern India” along with a 10th-century Kubera and a 9th-century red sandstone Dancing Ganesha – both hailing from central India – will be part of the 105 antiquities that are set to be given back to India by the United States, stated a report published in The Indian Express.

India to receive 1st century BC Yakshi plaque as part of 105 antiquities to be returned by US

Indian government is keen to begin talks with the United Kingdom over repatriation of objects taken from the country during the colonial era beginning with “cooperation in manuscripts”, said a report in Politico citing an unnamed Indian government representative.

India keen to talk with Britain for return of colonial era objects

U.S. officials have announced that the country would return to Cambodia 30 looted antiquities, including bronze and stone statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities carved more than 1,000 years ago.

United States to return back 30 looted antiquities to Cambodia from historic sites

An Iraqi court on Monday sentenced a British retired geologist to 15 years in prison for trying to smuggle antiquities out of the country but released a German co-accused, who was found not to have criminal intent in the case.

British geologist sent to prison for trying to smuggle antiquities out of Iraq

29 artefacts have been returned to India by Australia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the antiquities and thanked his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for taking the initiative to return the antiquities.

Indian PM Modi thanks Morrison after Australia returns 29 artefacts

The US on Thursday returned 248 antiquities, including a 12th-century bronze Shiva Nataraja, valued at an estimated $15 million to India, the "largest" such transfer of antiquities to the country.

US returns 248 antiquities valued at $15 million to India, including 12th-century bronze Shiva Nataraja

antiquities

Antiquities, News on Antiquities, stories on Antiquities, articles on Antiquities, Antiquities stories at Wion, Antiquities news, Antiquities latest news