Child Mummy Unlocks a Secret by Unravelling 450 Years of the Hepaтιтis B Virus
Scientists examining the mummy of a child who died in the 16th century have confirmed that the Hepaтιтis B virus (HBV) has been causing human health issues…
Ancient Mummy ‘With 1,100-year-old Adidas boots’ Died After She Was Struck on the Head
By: Olga Gertcyk As well as her amazing ‘modern’ footwear, this Mongolian ‘seamstress’ went to the afterlife with four changes of clothes, her sewing kit, a horse,…
Scientists Dissect Mysterious Medieval Child Mummy from Siberia
The latest tests on the mummified remains of this Medieval child from northern Siberia highlight the wealth of knowledge he can give us on the way he…
Peruvian Necropolis Destroyed by Looters and Tourists is Preserved by Salvage Archaeology
The Laguna de los Condores (aptly known also as the Laguna de las Momias) is an archaeological site where a great number of mummies were found. This…
Mummy hair reveals ancient Peruvians enjoyed seafood and beer
The hair of some natural mummies buried about 2,000 years ago in southern Peru appears to have been nicely coiffed prior to burial, with decorated textiles holding…
Vandals Decapitate and Steal the Head of Dublin’s 800-Year-Old Crusader Mummy
Local media in Dublin, Ireland are reporting a shocking story of a church dating back to the early Middle Ages which suffered an attack by vandals. Some…
Unearthing History: The Mysterious Mummy of Maiherpri and His Extraordinary Tomb
22 Th5 The mummy of Maiherpri is so well preserved that it almost looks like he is in a peaceful sleep. Buried in the Valley of the…
Evidence of Ancient Egyptian Surgery: Prosthetic Pin Discovered in Mummy Dating Back 3000 Years
28 Th5 Researchers during a routine DNA test on a male Egyptian have made an astonishing discovery after finding a 23cm iron orthopaedic screw inside his knee….
Grisly Discovery: 51 Beheaded Viking Warriors Unearthed in Ancient British Execution Pit
A Mysterious Discovery Deep within the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, northern Sicily, lies a puzzling mystery surrounding the lives and deaths of mummified children. Researchers from Staffordshire University in…
Grisly Discovery: 51 Beheaded Viking Warriors Unearthed in Ancient British Execution Pit
A Chilling Window into Medieval Warfare In a startling archaeological find, the remains of 51 young Viking men were uncovered near Weymouth, UK, offering a stark glimpse…