A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force ...

A new study underscores the ubiquity of pleasant smells attached to commonly displayed objects, like sarcophagi and wrappings used in mummified remains.

No archaeologist dares to open a 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy, fearing the loss of a one-of-a-kind burial method.

The ancient Egyptians considered odour to be an important part of the mummification process. The researchers explained that “pleasant odours were associated with the bodies of deities and their ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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.

Ancient Egyptians believed the heart was the seat of the person's essence, so it was always left inside a mummy. But the process of mummification was complicated and costly, so it was typically ...