Tattoos may have been widespread in prehistory, with scientists discovering a plethora of body art on a pastoralist who died ...

New imaging technology has allowed scientists to decipher the tattoos of an Iron Age mummy—and study them like never before.

From the iconic pyramids of Giza to the ancient temples lining the Nile River, a cruise through Egypt offers an unforgettable deep dive into one of the world’s oldest and most awe-inspiring ...

A 12th-century translation error kicked off a 700-year trade in mummies, depopulating the tombs of Egypt to populate European apothecaries.

The German pharmaceutical advertised, "Genuine Egyptian mummy as long as the supply lasts, 17 marks 50 per kilogram." Rich old Europeans didn't actually eat up all the mummies.

The announcement of the first-ever pregnant mummy caused a stir internationally. However, not all experts agreed with the study’s conclusions.

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 ...

These crocodile mummies are unraveling a mystery After discovering a trove of mummified crocodiles in Egypt, researchers noticed something unexpected—these reptiles had an unusual embalmment.

At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually ...