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

The researchers wanted to systematically study the smell of mummies because it has long been a subject of fascination for the ...

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

A Whiff of History Revealed" In a spellbinding revelation, scientists have delved into the scents lingering within the ancient tombs of Egypt, unearthing an olfactory treasure trove that defies the ...

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 ...

Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

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 ...