The ancient Egyptians took a number of measures to safeguard the pyramids. But did they ever resort to booby traps? The answer, Egyptologists told Live Science, is an emphatic no. "No, they didn't use ...

Both the mummies and 3D models and prints of the scans will be on display at the California Science Center’s upcoming ...

5,000-year-old discovery rewrites history of ancient Egyptian technology ...

However, careful reexaminations indicate the “little awl” is far more significant than originally believed—so much so that it ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic ...

Scientists have found traces of ancient opiates in the residue lining an Egyptian alabaster vase, indicating that opiate use was woven into the fabric of the culture. And the Egyptians didn’t just ...

Researchers have identified what may be the earliest known metal drill from ancient Egypt-and it was hidden in plain sight.

Scans of 2,000-year-old mummy show ancient Egyptian lived with back pain - Analysis revealed facial features, including ...

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Chemists and perfumers are using new techniques to bring ancient scents back to life, from mummies to a 5,000-year-old ...