Study shows mummification process left preserved remains smelling sweet and woody In a nutshell Ancient Egyptian mummies emit ...

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and its spirit for the afterlife. The practice was largely reserved for pharaohs ...

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

Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes ...

Magic was a part of everyday life for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that dark powers were everywhere and that they ...

The artifacts, which included amulets and a sculpture, smelled like earth when they spilled out of his suitcases, according ...

This week, explore decoded words from charred ancient scrolls, meet heroic frog daddies, see Grand Canyon-size lunar features ...