Once destined for the afterlife, these ancient dead had become commercial goods, shipped to Europe where they were crushed ...

Researchers discovered that a 1746 Austrian mummy was embalmed with wood chips and zinc chloride, preserving internal tissues ...

When you hear the word mummy, chances are you think of ancient Egypt. Many different cultures embalmed their deceased, however, and scientists have just found a particularly unexpected case.

The Museum of Idaho is thrilled to announce its next world-class traveling exhibition, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, ...

In the late 1980's, perfectly preserved 3000-year-old mummies began appearing in a remote Chinese desert. They had long reddish-blond hair, European features and didn't appear to be the ancestors ...

The Museum of Idaho is showcasing a world-class traveling exhibition, Mummies of the World, opening May 31, 2025. The exhibit ...

Centuries after the first golden coffins were taken to Europe, ancient Egyptian mummies still vividly capture people’s imaginations. Perhaps we’re awed by the grandeur of their rituals and tradition.

100-year-old folklore and pop culture have perpetuated the myth that opening a mummy's tomb leads to certain death. Movie mummies are known for two things: fabulous riches and a nasty curse that ...