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

Study shows mummification process left preserved remains smelling sweet and woody In a nutshell Ancient Egyptian mummies emit ...

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and its spirit for the afterlife. The practice was largely reserved for pharaohs ...

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

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell ‘woody,’ ‘spicy’ and ‘sweet’, finds a new study led by researchers from University College London and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, revealing new det ...

A team has carried out a new study, with the help of both human noses and scientific tools, to work out how a group of ...

Ancient people weren’t immune to bothersome pests. Learn about the different methods and tools they used to stay pest-free.

Welcome to ‘sensory heritage’, the study of how we engage with objects from the past besides what they look like.

The research team explained that smell was a key consideration for the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process, as ...

Scientists discover a surprisingly pleasant fragrance emitted by ancient Egyptian mummies, defying expectations and offering ...

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