The analysis provided new insights into the materials ancient Egyptians used for embalming, revealing how these practices ...

Researchers studying ancient mummies were able to determine the odors of them. The team assessed smells of the mummies at a ...

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, musty crypts and the decayed remains of ...

Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...

Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains ...

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...

Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...

Archaeologists have found “the heart of Roman London,” the remains of the city’s first basilica, underneath an office ...

A portrait of a mystery woman was found beneath Pablo Picasso's "Portrait of Mateu Fernández de Soto" by the Courtauld ...

Research suggests arts and cultural engagement can be used to help treat the symptoms of a number of conditions, including ...