Archaeologists analyzing a vial from Turkey have found the first physical evidence that ancient civilization used human feces ...

In Nes-Min’s case, CT scanning revealed a collapsed lumbar vertebra - an injury pattern that suggests age-related wear and tear and likely long-term discomfort. According to Summer Decker, head of 3D ...

If you have ever stood close to an ancient Egyptian mummy, you may remember a distinctive, lingering odor. For a long time, ...

High-resolution imaging conducted at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention ...

The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public. Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, ...

As previously reported, Egyptian embalming is thought to have begun in the Predynastic Period or earlier, when people noticed that the arid desert heat tended to dry and preserve bodies buried in the ...

Scientists identified coprostanol and carvacrol in a Roman vial, proving that "filth" was a key ingredient in ancient cures.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Ancient Egypt. Dan is joined by Dr Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum, as they embark on a whistlestop tour through the ...

Researchers analyzing proteins from fingerprints and other residue in a 16 th-century medicinal guide found evidence of strange ingredients actually being used in the treatment of patients. Remedies ...

While many kids dream of becoming a professional or Olympic athlete, there may be physical and emotional drawbacks to children in elementary and middle school training like one. Specializing—playing ...