All of them had weapons, but only five wore gold death masks, which archaeologists think indicated status. The Mycenaeans ...

It contained 5,398 artefacts including two thrones, six chariots, a solid gold death mask and coffin holding ... were quick to report rumours of an ancient curse. These reports inspired a ...

In ancient Egypt, death masks helped a pharaoh’s soul recognize their body. Pharaohs’ masks were often crafted from gold, while commoners had wooden or clay masks. Fletcher notes the size and ...