When two hikers set out to explore a relatively unknown side of Europe they returned with much more than they bargained for.

After discovering a trove of mummified crocodiles in Egypt, researchers noticed something unexpected—these reptiles had an ...

When found, in September 1991, Ötzi’s skin, hair, and clothing were still in a remarkably preserved state ... researchers soon realised that the mummy belonged to a much earlier period.

Egyptians: the masters of mummification Ancient Egyptians are perhaps the best known mummy-makers—though initially, it was their climate, not their skill, that preserved their dead. Arid desert ...

Preserving a frozen mummy is no easy task. There is no manual to turn to, and few individuals have experience in this area. The handling of each new discovery must rely on suggestions from others ...