Scientists have determined that Egyptian mummies, some up to 5,000 years old, emit aromas described as woody, spicy, and ...

The analysis provided new insights into the materials ancient Egyptians used for embalming, revealing how these practices ...

Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

The remarkably well-preserved basilica was part of a public meeting place where citizens and politicians could socialize, ...

Remains of a civic basilica give archaeologists clues to what the original layout of Roman London looked like.

The museum dropped a legal effort to block the seizure of the statue by investigators who said the bronze, thought by some to ...

Researchers studying ancient mummies were able to determine the odors of them. The team assessed smells of the mummies at a ...

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...

Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.

Uunfortunately for the Egyptians, who believed a 'good' smell after death brought people closer to the gods, the mummies' ...