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 ...

In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research ...

The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

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

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

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

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

A new study has revealed what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like – and the results might surprise you. Researchers from UCL and the University of Ljubljana looked into details about ...

A crumb of bread entombed thousands of years ago alongside an ancient Egyptian mummy has been discovered among a collection of previously uncatalogued items. The microscopic morsel was unearthed ...