In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic ...

Ancient Egyptian mummies have a distinctive odor known only to those who've gotten close enough for a sniff. Now, scientists ...

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

Khaberni - Researchers have succeeded in solving a mystery that has long intrigued scientists around the world, concerning the unique scent of ancient Egyptian mummies, through a modern scientific ...

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

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

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 ...

Learn how advancements in CT scanner technology is helping to unwrap the lives of ancient Egyptian mummies without even ...

Scans of 2,000-year-old mummy show ancient Egyptian lived with back pain - Analysis revealed facial features, including ...

CAIRO — Ancient Egyptian mummies don’t smell the way most people might expect. Instead of the musty odor often associated with old tombs and artifacts, many mummies give off surprisingly pleasant ...