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

Even after 5,000 years in a sarcophagus, mummified bodies from ancient Egypt still smell quite nice, scientists have ...

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 ...

No travel destination in the world offers the diversity of Egypt. The country unquestionably belongs to a social and cultural ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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