Researchers have used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru. They reveal fine details in ...

We find that the preserved skin fluoresced strongly underneath ... far back as Ötzi the Iceman—Europe’s oldest-known human mummy. Whether revolutionizing the field or just adding a tool ...

Archaeologists in Egypt unearthed an ancient sarcophagus that contained a well-preserved mummy wrapped in linen and wearing an intricately painted gold and blue burial mask. The mummy was ...

Across the globe, discoveries of ancient creatures preserved in ice have provided modern science with a window into the distant past. These findings are not only captivating but offer invaluable ...

In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru. The preserved skin of the mummies and the black tattoo ink used show a stark ...

Researchers have used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru. They reveal fine details in tattoos dating to around 1250 A.D. that aren’t visible to ...

Then, learn about Xin Zhui, the 2,000-year-old Chinese woman who is among the most well-preserved mummies in the world. A former staff writer for All That's Interesting, Natasha Ishak holds a Master's ...