An ophthalmologist in Taiwan plucked four live sweat bees from beneath a woman’s swollen eyelid. The tiny insects feed off human sweat and tears.
Tag: Tombs and Tombstones
Mummified Mice and Falcons Are Found in Egyptian Tomb
Archaeologists said the recently discovered tomb contained dozens of animals along with a married couple. It dates back more than 2,000 years.
Karl Marx’s Tomb in London Is Splashed With Red Paint
It was the second time in less than two weeks that the memorial in Highgate Cemetery was defaced. Vandals previously took a hammer to the marble slab.
Saudi Arabia, Trying to Lure Tourists, Hosts Music Festival Near Ancient Tombs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to liberalize parts of society and promote the arts, but that could be overshadowed by violent acts under his rule.
Egypt Unearths Tomb of Royal Priest From 4,400 Years Ago
The well-preserved tomb was discovered in Saqqara, an ancient city south of Cairo. Officials called it “one of a kind.”
37 Tombstones Desecrated at Jewish Cemetery in France
The spray-painting of swastikas and other Nazi symbols on Jewish graves near Strasbourg was only the latest in the region amid fears that anti-Semitism is increasing.
Rich, Ancient City Is Unearthed in Greece
Archaeologists unearthed Tenea, which is thought to have been founded by Trojans. They also found tombs, coins and urns, among other items, in and around the city.