Wednesday, November 6, 2024 

In this week’s Weekly Escape newsletter, we examine how Egypt’s boy king was found, discover a tell-tale clue to your real age ... and learn how animals pick their leaders. Plus, recognizing stress—and cute animal pics.

For 3,000 years, the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun lay sealed, jaw-dropping treasure around him. Who knew that a discoverer would be someone who left England for Egypt at 17 with no formal training in archaeology? The discovery wasn’t easy. 

Related:
- Cleopatra’s decadent love affair 

- What the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about the origins of Christianity 

PHOTOGRAPH BY JENNIFER HAYES

In times of stress, you may want animal images. Above, swimming with baby harp seals in Canada.

Related:

- An orphaned zebra and rhino become friends 

- Here’s how a cat experiences the world 

- An octopus invited a writer into her tank—and her secret world 

- Meet Piggy, the most famous rescue pig in China 

- 7 minutes of the cutest baby animals you’ve ever seen 

PHOTOGRAPH BY KIM TAYLOR, NATURE PICTURE LIBRARY

Animals choose their leaders in wildly varying ways. How is a queen bee chosen? Take a guess. 

A. Age
B. Attractiveness
C. Brute force
D. Coalition building  

Related: These photos reveal the secret life of bees inside a tree

Today’s Soundtrack: How Long Do I Have to Wait for You? Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

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