Watch: Science Video Explains Mummies, Ghosts and Vampires

Watch: Science Video Explains Mummies, Ghosts and Vampires

There's serious science behind these Halloween horrors

Egyptian Mummies Exposed as Fakes Made from Sticks, Mud and Eggshells

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

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

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

Ancient Mummies Had Clogged Arteries, Study Finds

Atherosclerosis might have very little to do with smoking, obesity and lack of exercise

Two Ancient Mummies Contain 6 People

Two Ancient Mummies Contain 6 People

Scientists say the mummies were pieced together from multiple bodies

Second-Oldest Case of Prostate Cancer Found in Mummy

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

How Bees Mummify Beetles

Some bee species have peculiar defenses

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 18th, 2009
Heart Diseases Found in Ancient Mummies

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

Ancient Mummy Got Wrong Cause of Death

New studies reveal other explanations

Police Expert Recreates Ancient Mummy's Face

Police Expert Recreates Ancient Mummy's Face

Forensics science has been used for the task

Lahun Pyramid Reveals Mummified Secrets

Lahun Pyramid Reveals Mummified Secrets

Archaeologists have found mummies in colored wooden coffins

Mummies of Supernatural Creatures Exist in Japan

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

Saqqara Reveals Wooden Sarcophagi

The necropolis hosts countless artifacts

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 10th, 2009
Thirty 2600-Year Old Mummies Found in Egypt

Thirty 2600-Year Old Mummies Found in Egypt

Eight of them were placed in sarcophagi