A Host of Mummies, a Forest of Secrets
In the middle of a terrifying desert north of Tibet, Chinese archaeologists have excavated an extraordinary cemetery. Its inhabitants died almost 4,000 years ago, yet their bodies…
Ancient Egypt’s Mummification Process Explained
What went into canopic jars, how was the body dried out, what organs were the most important — and what got thrown away? The mummy of Pharaoh…
Up in arms: Mexican archaeological bureau denounces damage to at least one mummy in Guanajuato’s famous museum
Local authorities respond that mummy deterioration is not new and even inevitable given a history of visitors “touching them or taking souvenirs, such as bits of clothing”…
The Mammoth Bone Huts of Mezherich: A 15,000-Year-Old Architectural Marvel
A Farmer’s Unexpected Discovery In 1965, a Ukrainian farmer in the village of Mezherich set out to expand his basement. Little did he know that his simple…
The Best-Preserved Quenched Mummy’s Last Hidden Secret
The Ancient Mummification Practices of the Guanches Mummification was not exclusive to the Egyptians. The Guanches, the indigenous Berber population of the Canary Islands, also practiced…
Enigmatic Pre-Incan Mummy Unearthed in Peru: A Glimpse into Ancient Funeral Practices
Unraveling the Secrets of the Ancient Mummy Archaeologists from California State University San Marcos have made an extraordinary discovery at the Cajamarquilla archaeological site in Peru. Deep…
The Remarkable Discovery of Queen Hatshepsut’s Mummy: Unraveling Ancient Egypt’s Most Powerful Female Pharaoh
Unearthing an Ancient Mystery Howard Carter’s Unexpected Find In 1903, renowned Egyptologist Howard Carter made a discovery that would later prove to be of immense historical significance….
The Legacy of King Seti I: A Study of Ancient Egyptian Mummification
28 Th9 Introduction King Seti I, one of the most esteemed rulers of ancient Egypt, is renowned for his remarkable legacy, particularly embodied in his exceptionally well-preserved…
Mummified 18th century bodies give scientists clues about spread of TB
Scientists recently examined tissue samples from tuberculosis-infected bodies that were naturally mummified in a church crypt in Vac, Hungary. Researchers found that the tuberculosis that killed them…
The Great Sword of Dunvegan: A Legendary Tale of Scottish Medieval Craftsmanship
A Masterpiece of Highland Heritage In the heart of Scotland’s rugged Highlands stands an extraordinary piece of history – the great sword of Dunvegan. This magnificent claymore, stretching…