The mummy was discovered in 1919, is covered with bandages that mimic the Pyramids of Giza, and remains in the Egyptian ...

Researchers call this a 'non-destructive' way to gather more information Mummies as an object of study, have attracted researchers and scientists for many decades now. It is fascinating as to how ...

“Many people have sniffed mummies, of course,” says Matija Strlič, a professor of analytical chemistry at the University of Ljubljana and a professor of heritage science at University College London.

Centuries after they were painstakingly prepared for death, mummies still produce an odour described as woody, spicy and sweet. But unfortunately for the Egyptians, who believed a 'good' smell ...

The mummy was discovered in 1919, is covered by bandages that mimic the pyramids of Giza and is still in the Egyptian Museum ...

A new study reveals ancient Egyptians hunted crocodiles specifically for mummification, shedding new light on their ...

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...

All-party parliamentary group calls for changes in law as remains were acquired under ‘colonial regimes of exploitation’ ...

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Around the world, museums are grappling with the question of what to do with human remains. This includes lifelike copies of ...