Scientists have unearthed what they believe to be the oldest known evidence of human mummification in Southeast Asia. The ...

At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually ...

That's several thousands of years older than the cultures best known for mummification, the Chinchorro people of Chile, who ...

Analytical chemists successfully reproduced the smells of Ancient Egyptian mummies—without ever having to touch the artifacts ...

Ancient Egyptians kept sacred, revered baboons in captivity, a new study has revealed. Archeologists and historians already knew that Egyptians revered and mummified several species of animals ...

LONDON — At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies ...

When it comes to mummification, the Ancient Egyptians usually spring to mind. But archaeologists have unearthed evidence that show civilisations were using the technique to preserve their dead ...

“Everybody Loves Raymond” stars Ray Romano and Brad Garrett reunited on the Emmys stage for a hilariously depressing bit while presenting the award for best comedy series. The Emmy-winning actors, who ...

Archaeologists claim they've found the oldest-known deliberately mummified remains in burial sites across China and ...

But unlike Egypt or Chile, where extensive mummies have been uncovered, that have dry environments where the drying out can occur naturally, southeast Asia is humid, hot and wet, according to the ...

The constant temperature and low humidity of a cave network in Saudi Arabia turned cheetahs, some of which died thousands of ...