Archaeologists discovered more than a dozen mummies older than 2,000 years with tongues made from golden amulets. Ancient Egyptians’ idea behind the golden tongues was that they would help the ...

2,000 year old mummies have been unearthed as more than a dozen found with rare tongues made from golden amulets.

A new study has revealed what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like – and the results might surprise you. Researchers from UCL ...

Analyzing intricate tattoos found on 1,000-year-old mummies, the team discovered puncture lines between 0.1 to 0.2 millimeters wide in patterns reminiscent of details found on Chancay pottery and ...

Discover the world's oldest cheese found on ancient mummies in China, its connection to gut health, and the history of fermented foods.

The daughter of a woman found dead inside a house has paid tribute to her "beautiful" mum. Police received a call from the ...

A new laser-based technique has revealed the intricate details of tattoos on centuries-old mummies in Peru, archaeologists report in a new study. However, not everyone is convinced that the new ...

The oldest known tattoos were found on remains of a Neolithic man who lived in the Italian Alps around 3,000 B.C. Many mummies from ancient Egypt also have tattoos, as do remains from cultures ...

In a new study, researchers used lasers to uncover highly intricate designs of ancient tattoos on mummies from Peru.