Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse.

Scientists have determined that Egyptian mummies, some up to 5,000 years old, emit aromas described as woody, spicy, and sweet. The pleasant smells, linked to sophisticated embalming methods, ...

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

The tiny cuts and grooves that decorate some ancient human artifacts are not just pretty accidents, according to some ...