Archaeologists have uncovered the secrets of a 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy known as the “golden boy”, revealing a wealth of protective amulets and a golden mask. Radiologists at Cairo University used CT scans to uncover signs of wealth and efforts to ensure safe passage to the afterlife, including a golden heart scarab and gold tongue amulet. The discovery has shed new light on ancient Egyptian mummification and belief in the afterlife, providing researchers with an unprecedented insight into the culture.
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Barbara Walters, the iconic TV journalist, has died at the age of 93. She was the first female co-anchor of a network evening news broadcast, and was most known for her 25 year tenure as co-host of ABC's "20/20". She conducted the first interview with President George W. Bush after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and was the first American journalist to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.