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

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

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 ...

Each mummy was scanned in its sarcophagus, which weighs about 200 pounds. Then 3D models of the two Egyptian priests were ...

The headline takeaway is scale and sensitivity: the team reported identifying 81 distinct VOCs. Those compounds clustered into four main ingredient groups linked to ancient embalming practice - fats ...

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

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

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

Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities has announced a breathtaking find at the Tuna el‑Gebel necropolis in Minya: 40 perfectly preserved mummies — including 10 children — discovered inside ancient rock‑cut ...

The fastest land animal on the planet lies frozen in time beneath blistering desert sands. Researchers have discovered dozens of ancient cheetah skeletons and dehydrated bodies preserved in caves on ...

Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The remains range from 130 years old to over 1,800 years old. Researchers excavated seven mummies along ...