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

Rumors of cannibalism in pre-historic Europe have only recently been confirmed. A new study published in the journal ...

Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell ‘woody,’ ‘spicy’ and ‘sweet’, finds a new study led by researchers from University College London and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, revealing new det ...

Welcome to ‘sensory heritage’, the study of how we engage with objects from the past besides what they look like.

The British have enjoyed a Sunday roast for generations, but the tradition is changing. Chef Tom Kerridge, owner of the world ...

A new study has revealed what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like – and the results might surprise you. Researchers from UCL ...

Climate change, invasions, and economic decline contributed to the collapse of Mediterranean Bronze Age civilizations.

The Ancient Greek Dark Ages came after the powerful Mycenaean Era. But what actually were the Greek Dark Ages, and how did ...

Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...

A claim that they received 4 to 5 liters of beer a day has appeared in social media posts, popular articles and books for ...

Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin throughout the programme, plus up to three additional languages chosen from a wide selection including Akkadian, Aramaic, Egyptian, Sumerian, Syriac and ...