The effigy and tomb of ‘the black Prince’ (Edward prince of Wales) Canterbury cathedral — In 1348 he became the first Knight of the Garter
More than 600 years after the death of the Black Prince, scientists have for the first time peered inside his magnificent tomb effigy in Canterbury Cathedral, revealing for the first…
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…
Uncovering the Mysteries of Atherosclerosis: Ancient Mummies Challenge Our Understanding
29 Th7 Atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty deposits and plaque in the arteries, is a leading cause of death in the modern world. While often ᴀssociated with…
Dying to Live Forever: The Reasons behind Self-Mummification
Sunada Tetsu (1768-1829) was arguably the most famous individual who successfully mummified himself. Early in life, he was not religiously inclined. He loved a prosтιтute in Akagawa, Tsuruoka’s pleasure…
Earthquake in Ecuador Reveals Bizarre Burial of a Mummy in a Jar with a Little Mouse
On August 5, 1949, an earthquake struck the small town of Guano in Ecuador, causing buildings to crack open and crumble. The disaster led to the strange…