Mummies
Discover the Hidden History of Tomb Robbing in Ancient Egypt
Criminals plundered the riches of Egyptian pyramids and underground burials, often within a few years or, in some cases, within a few hours of occupants' interment
Egyptian Mummy Dubbed 'Screaming Woman' May Have Died in Agony
The woman, preserved with an open mouth, went through an expensive mummification process 3,500 years ago
Trove of Tombs Sheds Light on How Ancient Egyptian Families Lived—and Died
The finds include mummies from many social classes, some of whom were buried alongside relatives after succumbing to disease
See the Reconstructed Face of a Mummy Stored in a High School Library Since 1915
A forensic artist hopes the sculpture will help humanize the mummy, which appeared at Australia's Grafton High School under mysterious circumstances
See 1,000 Perfect Replicas of Objects Unearthed From King Tut's Tomb
A traveling exhibition on view in Washington, D.C. blends education and entertainment, letting visitors get up close and personal with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh's treasures
Australian Museum Removes Mummified Body Parts From Display
"We have become so accustomed to seeing them on show that we often forget they once belonged to living people," says Melanie Pitkin, a senior curator at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney
How Did Ötzi the Iceman Get His Tattoos? Archaeologists and Tattoo Artists Unravel the Mystery
Ötzi's 61 markings were likely hand-poked with a sharp tool, such as a piece of animal bone or copper, a new study finds
Ancient Egyptians Kept Baboons in Captivity and Mummified Their Remains
A new analysis of the animals' skeletal remains reveals a lack of sunlight and an inadequate diet
This Ancient Egyptian Burial Chamber Was Filled With Spells to Ward Off Snake Bites
Although serpents were a symbol of protection for the Egyptians, the discovery suggests some were wary of getting venomous bites after death
See the Face of an Inca Teenager Killed in a Ritual Sacrifice 500 Years Ago
The mummified girl, known as "Juanita," was found in 1995 on Peru's Ampato volcano
Biologists Find 13 Freeze-Dried Mouse Mummies Atop Andean Volcanoes
These cold, arid and oxygen-poor summits are akin to conditions on Mars, prompting questions about how the rodents got there—and how they survived
Pennsylvania Mummy Gets a Proper Burial After 128 Years in a Funeral Home
Nicknamed "Stoneman Willie," the man visited the town of Reading for a convention of firefighters in 1895
1,000-Year-Old Mummy With a Full Head of Hair Discovered in Peru
The remains belonged to the Ychsma culture, a group that lived in present-day Peru before the Inca came to power
Paleontologists Discover Mummified Bees Preserved in Their Cocoons for 3,000 Years
Some kind of "catastrophic" event, such as a sudden freeze or flood, likely killed all the young adult bees at once, according to a new study
Famed 5,300-Year-Old Alps Iceman Was a Balding Middle-Aged Man With Dark Skin and Eyes
Genetic analysis shows that Ötzi was descended from farmers who migrated from an area that is now part of Turkey
Lizard Remains Found Inside 2,500-Year-Old Coffins from Ancient Egypt
Researchers at the British Museum used neutron tomography to get a look inside the still-sealed metal boxes without damaging the artifacts
Archaeologists Discover 2,000 Mummified Ram Skulls in Temple of Ramses II
The skulls were likely left as offerings about 1,000 years after the pharaoh's death
The Surprising Substances Ancient Egyptians Used to Mummify the Dead
An analysis of 2,500-year-old embalming ingredients suggests some of them came from far-off places
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Known Gold-Covered Mummy in Egypt
The year-long excavation has also revealed statues, tools, pottery and dozens of other artifacts
Digital Scans Reveal Secrets of 'Golden Boy' Mummy
The 2,300-year-old mummified teen was buried with 49 protective amulets, several made of gold
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