A 3D analysis comparing the way fabric falls on a human body versus a low-relief sculpture shows that the Shroud of Turin was ...

With no prior work on the Shroud, Moraes approached it as a neutral observer. What struck him first, he said, was the “rigid ...

A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins-trained immunologist Kelly Kearse suggests that it is, in fact, possible that Jesus was buried unwashed, wrapped in spices and linen — which is believed to be ...

For the first time, archaeologists have used advanced scientific techniques on 4,000-year-old dental plaque to confirm traces ...

New imaging technology has allowed scientists to decipher the tattoos of an Iron Age mummy—and study them like never before.

An immersive new exhibition at the Intrepid Museum in New York City spotlights the science and technology behind the ...

Archaeological excavations in Spain have uncovered what researchers believe represents Europe's oldest documented instance of ...

The door is believed to have been seen by the ancient civilisation as a portal for the deceased to move between the tomb and ...

Whale oil was an essential fuel of the Industrial Revolution, used to lubricate machinery, soften fabric and light city ...