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

According to the researchers who have worked with them, not all that bad. They’ve used descriptors like woody, spicy, and ...

High-resolution imaging conducted at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention ...

If you have ever stood close to an ancient Egyptian mummy, you may remember a distinctive, lingering odor. For a long time, ...

The art of mummification has long been shrouded in mystery, but new research shows the musty smell of mummified remains helps ...

Both the mummies and 3D models and prints of the scans will be on display at the California Science Center’s upcoming ...

Doctors used CT scans to study ancient Egyptian mummies, uncovering injuries, aging, and personal details without disturbing ...

The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public. Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, ...

Additional treasures found within the burial chamber are housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

A new study shows how ancient Egyptian mummy scent contains chemical clues that uncover embalming methods used thousands of ...

Scans of 2,000-year-old mummy show ancient Egyptian lived with back pain - Analysis revealed facial features, including ...

Archaeologists uncover 59 sealed mummy coffins at Saqqara, Egypt, many believed to hold the remains of ancient priests. This ...