Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse.

Magic was a part of everyday life for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that dark powers were everywhere and that they ...

Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

Feb. 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt’s sacred ...

Egyptian Women Had Lower Back Tattoos, May Have Been Powerful Symbol for Protection During Childbirth Lower back tattoos have ...

Eight non-governmental organisations said in a new submission to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that the status of women has deteriorated in Egypt over ... the Center for Egyptian Women ...

Cleopatra ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.

A mortuary built by a woman who ruled Egypt was found in the area of Deir ... The cemetery contained coffins which held the remains of ancient Egyptians and while excavating the site they also ...

An archaeological detective story opens a door into an extraordinary moment in the history of Ancient Egypt ... conquered Egypt and shifted the status of Egyptian women, giving them remarkable ...

This is a painted cartonnage (mummy case) for a woman. It has a gilded face and a scarab beetle pendant. Scarab beetles were very important to ancient Egyptians - they symbolised the restoration ...

The venerable auction house is unloading one-of-a-kind gold necklaces, rings, trinkets and more from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt that cost far less than modern pieces from modern luxury ...