Ancient records reveal that a king named Midas really did exist. In fact, there was more than one king with that name.

Archeologists have uncovered a tomb that they believe belonged to a member of the dynasty of King Midas—a figure who, in Greek folklore, turned anything he touched into gold. The tomb retained all of ...

A tomb likely linked to the family of King Midas was recently uncovered in Turkey — offering more details about life during the reign of the legendary leader. The discovery was made at the Gordion ...

A discovery made at the Gordion archaeological site located around 60 miles southwest of Ankara — the national capital of Turkey — has revealed details about how life was during the reign of King ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. King Midas is the stuff of legend. Ancient Greek tales tell of a ...

It was a real goldmine. Archaeologists have discovered a 2,500-year-old tomb in Turkey that is potentially connected to King Midas — and contains rare artifacts and cremated remains of a high-ranking ...

Turkey's minister of culture and tourism announced the discovery of a new tomb in an eighth-century-B.C. city that was the homeland of King Midas. Archaeologists have discovered an eighth-century-B.C.