Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...

Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with ...

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

Archaeologists in Türkiye have uncovered a 1,600-year-old bronze beverage filter in Hadrianopolis, shedding light on ancient drinking practices and hygiene.

While excavating the Roman and Byzantine ruins of Hadrianopolis in western Türkiye, archaeologists recently unearthed a ...

You can sign up for upcoming Roman city builder Pompeii The Legacy's new playtest, giving you a historical alternative to Cities Skylines.

India submits an extradition list of top gangsters and terrorists to the US, urging international cooperation.

The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.

A recent bioarchaeological study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports investigates the differences in ...

I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...

Although some movies and media depict ancient people as unclean, that’s not entirely accurate. The ancients had hygiene ...