Mummies are known for being surprisingly well preserved despite their age, and that's due to ancient peoples' impressive understanding of biology and anatomy.

We know what they look like, and even sound like, but there’s one question you might not have pondered: what do ancient Egyptian mummies smell like? Whether you wanted to know or not, scientists have ...

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 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — Scientists have discovered what’s thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern ...

A new Richmond baseball team was named the "Flying Mummies" after two mummies housed in local museums. One mummy, "Lady Ta'an," was purchased for Earlham College in 1889 and survived a fire in 1924.

If you were asked to describe the scent emanating from an ancient Egyptian mummy like you’d discuss a high-end perfume or the bouquet of a fine wine, you might mention fragrance notes of old linen, ...

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A mummy found in Mexico shows signs of a possible living mold. Officials warn that exposure could pose a risk to visitors and ...

NEW YORK — Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been preserved in an unexpected way. These dinosaur remains are different from the wrapped mummies of Egypt or ...

A new study sheds light on how these reptiles become “mummies” and paints a picture of what these ancient animals looked like. Paul Sereno and his colleagues spent years painstakingly preparing this ...