Scientists studied the scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing embalming materials and conservation effects.

Dead bodies aren’t typically known for smelling good, but according to a new study, the carefully embalmed bodies of ancient ...

Scientists found that Egyptian mummies emit distinct “woody,” “spicy,” and “sweet” scents, revealing insights into their ...

But recent research has revealed a surprising twist: well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually emit pleasant scents. Cecilia Bembibre, the director of research at University College London’s ...

Researchers at the University College London collaborated with the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to scientifically analyze those very scents—and the answer is a mostly pleasant mix of earthy waxes ...