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, ...

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

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.

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

Civilization 7 has ten Antiquity Age civilizations, each with their own unique Civic Trees that provide one-of-a-kind bonuses ...

This journey begins in Africa, a continent made up of 54 countries mostly occupied by the indigenous people of dark-skinned ...

Ancient Egyptians believed that preserving the body in good condition after death was essential for the deceased’s smooth transition and activity in the afterlife. The early practice of embalming in ...