A new study debunks the long-held mystery that an ancient Egyptian mummy, known as the "Mysterious Lady," was pregnant or had ...

Live Science reports that an international team of researchers has finally resolved the mystery surrounding a controversial ...

Mummy aroma may provide insight into social class and historical period, according to a team of trained mummy sniffers ...

A new study led by researchers from UCL and the University of Ljubljana reveals that ancient Egyptian mummified bodies emit "woody," "spicy," and "sweet" scents, providing new insights into ...

The body of Gene Hackman’s wife showed signs of “mummification in both hands and feet,” according to reports. Here’s what that means.

“Many people have sniffed mummies, of course,” says Matija Strlič, a professor of analytical chemistry at the University of Ljubljana and a professor of heritage science at University College London.

The process reached its peak of sophistication ... at levels below health and safety concerns. “To the ancient Egyptians, mummification was an important mortuary practice aimed at preserving ...

Mummification is a gradual process and studies have shown it could ... “We tend to think about bodies being mummified in ancient Egypt, or those found in the Andes and high mountains, in frozen ...

Egyptian mummies have long been a subject of fascination for people from all walks of life, be it scientists, archaeologists, film fanatics, or curious travelers. The ancient process of ...

Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, reportedly had a bottle of pills next to her when the couple were found dead in their Santa Fe home — but ...