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

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...

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

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

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 ...

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...

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

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

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell ‘woody,’ ‘spicy’ and ‘sweet’, finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...

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