Frankincense and myrrh may seem like odd gifts now, but in the ancient world, they were highly prized. They were used for ...

Long before global beauty brands caught on, ancient traditions were tapping into the healing powers of local botanicals.

STORY: You might think that a mummified corpse would have a fairly unpleasant stink.But according to scientists researching ...

as well as gum resins such as frankincense and myrrh. Strlič added that in addition to expanding our knowledge of ancient Egyptian embalming processes, the findings may help improve conservation ...

myrrh, and frankincense, as well as waxes used for embalming, which contribute to their pleasant scents. "For the ancient Egyptians, mummification was a fundamental funerary practice aimed at ...

Myrrh oil is one of the oldest essential oils in recorded history. It’s mentioned in Biblical texts, it’s an important part of Ayurvedic medicine in India, and it’s been found in ancient ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York ...