- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 30th, 2015
Watch: Science Video Explains Mummies, Ghosts and Vampires
There's serious science behind these Halloween horrors
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 12th, 2015
Egyptian Mummies Exposed as Fakes Made from Sticks, Mud and Eggshells
The forgeries are the work of ancient craftsmen who sold animal mummies to folks who wanted to offer them to the gods
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 29th, 2014
Mummies of 50 Egyptian Royals Unearthed in the Valley of the Kings
Most of the royals were related to pharaohs Thutmose IV and Amenhotep III
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 19th, 2013
Meat Mummies Found Next to Real Mummies in Ancient Tombs
Researchers figure out how the meats were cured to last an eternity
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 11th, 2013
Ancient Mummies Had Clogged Arteries, Study Finds
Atherosclerosis might have very little to do with smoking, obesity and lack of exercise
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 10th, 2012
Two Ancient Mummies Contain 6 People
Scientists say the mummies were pieced together from multiple bodies
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 28th, 2011
Second-Oldest Case of Prostate Cancer Found in Mummy
The man lived an estimated 2,250 years ago, in Ancient Egypt
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 4th, 2010
How Bees Mummify Beetles
Some bee species have peculiar defenses
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 18th, 2009
Heart Diseases Found in Ancient Mummies
They may have been gods, but their hearts were human
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 30th, 2009
Ancient Mummy Got Wrong Cause of Death
New studies reveal other explanations
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 24th, 2009
Police Expert Recreates Ancient Mummy's Face
Forensics science has been used for the task
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 27th, 2009
Lahun Pyramid Reveals Mummified Secrets
Archaeologists have found mummies in colored wooden coffins
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 10th, 2009
Mummies of Supernatural Creatures Exist in Japan
They can be found in several temples and museums
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 26th, 2009
Saqqara Reveals Wooden Sarcophagi
The necropolis hosts countless artifacts
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 10th, 2009
Thirty 2600-Year Old Mummies Found in Egypt
Eight of them were placed in sarcophagi