Without a doubt, the ancient Egyptians are the experts in body preservation and mummification. However, they were not the ...

POLICE have uncovered a creepy well-preserved mummy hidden in an alleged smuggler’s house after a shock raid. The mummy is ...

When two hikers set out to explore a relatively unknown side of Europe they returned with much more than they bargained for.

The Siberian Ice Maiden, a well-preserved mummy unearthed on the steppes of eastern Russia in 1993, was a spectacular discovery. She was dressed in glorious finery—fine-woven wool skirt ...

"The remains are highly evocative because they enable us to make almost face-to-face connection with animals that are tens of ...

After discovering a trove of mummified crocodiles in Egypt, researchers noticed something unexpected—these reptiles had an ...

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

Hundreds of shafts, some 18 to 20 feet deep, led to tombs where extremely well-preserved mummy bundles were found. Apparently, the dry climate and high salt content of the region had helped to ...

When it comes to ancient Egypt, archaeologists never know what they might find – and when the Grand Egyptian Museum finally opens in full, visitors are bound to be dazzled by the displays.

Some of the mummies evaluated for their scents were 5,000 years old. Researchers studying well-preserved Egyptian mummies discovered that they smell good. The team was studying nine mummies ...

Six suspects were detained by authorities, according to Turkish press. The ancient mummy has now been handed over to experts for thorough analysis. Turkey is rich with historical sites making it a ...