Embalming, once thought to be exclusive to ancient Egypt or South America, has now been identified in Europe. Recent study of the crypts found at Château des Milandes in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic ...

The study provides new information on the embalming materials used in different periods of ancient Egypt. By identifying the chemical compositions of these scents, researchers could determine whether ...

Richard Ryder, Civil War reenactor and self-employed contractor, will discuss "Civil War Era Embalming Practices" when he speaks during the Millersville Area Historical Society meeting at 9 a.m.

The distinctive scent surrounding an ancient Egyptian mummy is offering new insight into burial practices that date back thousands of years. Researchers say the mummy scent, once dismissed as a ...

Senate Bill 239, which would end the requirement that funeral directors in Georgia also be licensed embalmers, has passed through the Senate unanimously and is now sitting in the House for ...

For millennia, humans have used different methods to preserve the deceased, from Egyptian mummification to modern embalming. While embalming is common in the United States, there is growing interest ...