An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a cache of colorful coffins containing mummies, along with a collection of rare papyri dating back to the Third Intermediate Period of Ancient Egypt, d ...

If someone told you there’s an authentic Egyptian temple in San Jose filled with mummies and ancient treasures, you’d ...

A woman who lived over 2,000 years ago in Siberia is giving us a fascinating look into the past, thanks to tattoos preserved ...

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In the Asasif necropolis on the west bank of Luxor in Upper Egypt, archaeologists have discovered a carefully organized ...

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Using advanced CT imaging, the team has discovered new details about the mummies’ health, lifestyles and humanity.

Natural mummification is a fascinating process where environmental conditions preserve bodies without human intervention. This phenomenon captures the imagination, revealing stories of the past and ...

For centuries, the scent of ancient mummies has fascinated visitors and researchers alike. Now scientists are capturing invisible molecules in the air around them. The goal isn’t curiosity, it’s ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to analyze the composition of scents given off by mummies ...

Image shows Dr Wanyue Zhao, Research Associate in Organic Geochemistry, in her University of Bristol lab featuring the highly specialised spectrometry machine used to analyse the volatile chemical ...

CT scanners are designed to diagnose the living – mapping broken bones, blocked arteries, and hidden tumors with remarkable precision. But when the same technology is turned toward the ancient past, ...