The Mystery of Lady Dai: The best-preserved mummy in history with blood still in her veins
Without a doubt, the ancient Egyptians are the experts in body preservation and mummification. However, they were not the ...
Archaeologists stunned by perfectly preserved 'ice mummy' found in European mountains
When two hikers set out to explore a relatively unknown side of Europe they returned with much more than they bargained for.
Bashiri, “The Untouchable”: the mummy that scientists have not dared to touch for over a century
The mummy was discovered in 1919, is covered with bandages that mimic the Pyramids of Giza, and remains in the Egyptian ...
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Ancient Mausoleum With Gladiator’s Epitaph Unearthed in Italy
Excavations at a necropolis outside of Liternum, near modern-day Naples, have found two ornate funerary enclosures.
Curieux Transfo discovers mummies: an aperitif cultural encounter
Céline du Chéné, author and documentary filmmaker at France Culture, is in charge of designing and hosting the event. The ...
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Scientists try to unravel mystery of eerie ‘mermaid mummy’
It will be his first research on a mythical creature. He intends to examine the antiseptic treatment of the well-preserved mummy. An associate professor specializing in ichthyology is focusing on ...
Mummified Remedies: Early Modern Medicine's Cure
The history of medicine is filled with remedies that, viewed through a modern lens, seem perplexing, misguided or downright macabre. Among these is ...