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Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

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

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

The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...

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

Magic was a part of everyday life for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that dark powers were everywhere and that they ...