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Archaeologists uncover never-before-seen tombs of ancient Egyptian officialsDiscovery is expected to boost Egypt's cultural tourism, local officials sayAncient Egyptian tombs were recently discovered in the Luxor Governorate. The discovery also included multiple coffins, shown at right. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via Facebook)
Coffins were found within the millennia-old tombs. They date back to 1550-1069 B.C. and belonged to high-ranking supervisors in Ancient Egypt. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via Facebook)
A number of artifacts were uncovered at the site of the Egyptian tombs. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via Facebook)
Egyptian officials hope that the discovery boosts the country's cultural tourism. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via Facebook)

Couple unearths ‘highly revered’ Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist siteDiscovery reveals Victoria, goddess of victory, in an 'increasingly rare' findVolunteers recently discovered an ancient Roman goddess depiction, shown in inset, at Vindolanda near Hadrian's Wall — highlighting the site's historical significance. (The Vindolanda Trust; Getty Images )
Jim and Dilys Quinlan, a couple from Merseyside, found the rare artifact while they were volunteering. (The Vindolanda Trust)
Experts believe the “poignant” artifact was once painted in bright colors. (The Vindolanda Trust)
Construction on Hadrian's Wall began in 122 A.D. to protect Brittania's northern border from the Picts. (Getty Images)

Hot travel trend has people ‘townsizing’ by visiting quaint American townsMore travelers opt for peaceful getaways and local shop experiencesAmericans are embracing the travel trend of “townsizing” by seeking quaint, small-town locations for their getaways. (iStock)
Gen Z is 89% more likely than average travelers to seek out a vacation that offers a “Nancy Meyers lifestyle.” (iStock)
The trend is growing as people seek easy weekend getaways. (iStock)

Archaeologist uncovers ‘compelling evidence’ of true location where Jesus turned water into wineExcavations reveal pilgrim complex with altar and stone vessels dating back 1,500 yearsAn archaeologist claims that Khirbet Qana is the site of Jesus' first miracle, after conducting excavations at the site. (Pen News; Getty Images)
Kafr Kanna, seen here, is considered the site of Jesus' first miracle — which a historian is now disputing. (Getty Images)
Carvings written in Koine Greek point toward the complex being an ancient pilgrimage site. (Pen News)
The new excavations could bolster the case for the historicity of the Bible, said an expert. The findings could “warrant at least a reconsideration of the historical value of John’s references to Cana and Jesus.” Khirbet Qana was a Jewish village from 323 B.C. to 324 A.D. before it became a Christian pilgrimage site. (Pen News)
Archaeologists found a variety of pilgrim artifacts at the site. (Pen News)

Tourists make ‘historically significant’ discovery while exploring South Carolina beachRemains found at Edisto Island likely connect to 19th-century Edingsville Beach communityA group of tourists (not pictured) who were exploring Edisto Island recently came into contact with historic human remains. (Getty Images; iStock)
Edisto Island, seen here, is one of South Carolina's several Sea Islands. (Getty Images)
African American sharecroppers settled on Edisto Island after the Civil War. (Getty Images)
The Edingsville Beach settlement was eventually abandoned after suffering a bad hurricane in 1885. (Getty Images)

Should you lock your luggage when traveling? Why it’s a weighty matterTravel insiders advise careful packing, reveal challenges of locking and securing checked bagsWith tightened travel security today, experts warn of luggage risks such as theft and mishandling. (iStock)
“Losing luggage is just as bad as having it stolen,” one travel expert told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
Approximately 90,000 to 100,000 items are left behind at checkpoints each month, TSA estimates. (iStock)

Bright red fish caught by Mississippi angler with electric reel breaks new recordFish weighs 6 pounds as red snapper season opens with size and daily catch limits for anglersJoseph Hoang, pictured here, set a new state record with a 6-pound vermilion snapper in May. (MDMR)
Red snapper can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 7 pounds. (iStock)
Mississippi anglers are allowed to harvest two red snappers per person per day with a 16-inch minimum size limit. (REUTERS/Gary Cameron )

Rare 10-carat pink diamond linked to Marie Antoinette to be displayed and auctionedJewels with royal ties and rare gemstones will be on exhibit in New York ahead of multi-million-dollar saleA rare 10-carat pink diamond with royal ties, the Marie-Thérèse Pink Diamond, will be displayed at Christie's Auction House in New York City. (Christie's, iStock)
The Marie-Thérèse Pink Diamond is said to have once belonged to Queen Marie Antoinette. (Christie's)
A sapphire and diamond necklace, “The Blue Belle,” is expected to lead the sale, estimated at $8,000,000 to $12,000,000. (Christie's)

Airline passenger sparks heated debate about ‘rarely enforced’ baggage policy on flightFormer flight attendant weighs in on overhead bin disputeA frustrated flight passenger is questioning the lack of enforcement of carry-on baggage rules on a recent flight. (iStock)
“Maybe you shouldn’t be trying to police others and [instead] should put your personal item under the seat in front of you where it [belongs],” one snarky user commented. (iStock)
A former flight attendant and etiquette expert told Fox News Digital the flight attendant in question might have been in the wrong. (iStock)

Historic gold watch lost in deadly Lake Michigan shipwreck 165 years ago finally returns homeThe watch, which belonged to 19th-century British journalist Herbert Ingram, is now displayed in his UK hometownWhen the Lady Elgin sank on Lake Michigan in 1860, British journalist and politician Herbert Ingram was lost in the deep, but 165 years later his pocket watch has returned home. (WXMI)
The Lady Elgin at the wharf in Chicago on the day before it sank. (Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
The watch was returned to Herbert Ingram's hometown of Boston, England, where he remains one of its most influential figures. (Photo by SSPL/Getty Images)