'Woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet': Smell of ancient Egyptian mummified bodies reveals new insights into embalming practices
Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...
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Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...
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Magic in Ancient Egypt: How Did It Influence Daily Life?
Magic was a part of everyday life for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that dark powers were everywhere and that they ...
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Archaeologists Unearth ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Roman Helmet at the Site of ‘Weapon Sacrifice’
It is the first Roman Imperial helmet ever found in the country, and just the second ever found in all of Scandinavia.
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Archaeologists Just Restored An Ancient Egyptian Temple To What It Looked Like 2,000 Years Ago
While most of the world was in lockdown, a team of 15 researchers carefully scraped thousands of years of soot, dirt, and ...
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What New Weapon Could Kratos Get in an Egyptian God of War Game?
Recent rumors claim that Kratos might finally be going to Egypt in the next God of War, and there are a handful of unique ...
Ancient UK city dubbed the ‘chocolate capital’ is home to Europe’s largest Viking festival
A PRETTY UK city has two rather unusual claims to fame – with the home of chocolate and a massive Viking event. Hundreds of ...