In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...

Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.

Analysis - Recycling Cairo's trash for free while providing employment to tens of thousands, the Zabbaleen have much to teach ...

These days, the Coptic Church celebrates the feast of the prophet Jonah, a deeply felt commemoration, marked by three days of prayer and fasting that prepare the faithful for the time of Lent.Anselmo ...

Cairo, a city where history and spirituality intertwine, is home to some of the most significant religious sites in the world ...

St Albans will transform into a unique Egyptian extravaganza with an annual cultural event coming to town this weekend.

On Palm Sunday, suicide bombers detonated themselves at two Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, killing 44 and wounding 126. Undoubtedly, the volunteer “martyrs” thought they were on a mission so ...

Mr Rizk said organisers were expecting hundreds of people to descend on St Albans for the event. “Whether you’re from the ...

Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with ...