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Labelled pots found in a 2,500-year-old embalming workshop have revealed the plant and animal extracts used to prepare ancient Egyptian mummies — including ingredients originating hundreds and even ...

An ancient Egyptian papyrus version of "Mummification for Dummies" has been revealed by a Danish Egyptologist as the oldest how-to guide yet found. The detailed instructions on the circa ...

The phenolic and naphthalene derivatives probably originated from smouldering wood, with the methoxyphenols arising from lignin-degradation products that resulted from the pyrolysis of soft coniferous ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, there's been a great deal of interest in popes of the past as members of the Catholic Church prepare for a new leader. Following a series of ...

Published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, the study assessed 35 balm and bandage samples from 19 mummies dating ...

Preserving dead bodies for a living might seem weird or creepy or depressing. "But it's actually one of the most rewarding jobs in the world," says John "Jack" Mitchell IV, a sixth generation funeral ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In light of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Catholic authorities are preparing the much-anticipated process to decide upon his ...

Embalming, the process of preserving a dead body, is becoming a more common practice in Japan. The procedure uses a combination of disinfection, preservation and cosmetic restoration, offering ...

Before the Civil War, embalming was performed mainly to preserve the body for the purpose of medical studies. There were no specific guidelines for the embalmer. Embalming was performed by those with ...