DNA analysis of King Tut's body revealed the oldest known genetic proof of malaria. Researchers believe this illness, combined with other health issues, contributed to his untimely death at just ...

Whatever flaws King Tut inherited in this life ... In my view, however, Tutankhamun's health was compromised from the moment he was conceived. His mother and father were full brother and sister.

Professor Fletcher suggested that the clues on the mask meant King Tut's burial was rushed. The young pharaoh was plagued with health issues due to Akhenaten marrying his sister who gave birth to ...

Their dynasty ended in 1700 with the death of Charles II, a king so riddled with ... leading to elevated chances of health or developmental problems—perhaps Tut's partially cleft palate and ...

If you can’t make it to Egypt, head to Washington, D.C., where “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” puts visitors inside the artifact-stuffed rooms of King Tut’s tomb. It’s been a ...

When Tut became king, he married his half-sister, Ankhesenpaaten. He died at around the age of 18 and his cause of death is unknown. The young king, however, was plagued with health issues due to ...

Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and ...