Mummy : Science World Report

Dec 12, 2016 05:30 AM EST

Discovery Of The Mummy's DNA Could Lead To The Understanding Of The Origin Of Smallpox

The evolution of smallpox could be better understand in the discovery of the DNA of a mummified child.

Dec 09, 2016 05:09 AM EST

Smallpox Is Back; Scientists Hunt Down History Of Smallpox Origin

Scientists studied smallpox virus genome obtained from a 17th century mummy. The origin of smallpox virus is debated among experts.

Dec 05, 2016 03:36 AM EST

Mummified Legs Belonged To Queen Nefertari, Scientists Confirmed

Fragments of mummified legs were found in the tomb of Queen Nefertari in 1904. Now, scientists have confirmed that they actually belonged to her.

Dec 04, 2016 07:16 PM EST

Scientists Discovered Mummified Limbs, May Belong To Ramesses The Great's Wife

Researchers of a new study claims that although Queen Nefertari's mummy was ripped to pieces and tossed around by ancient robbers, they may have identified her legs.

Aug 19, 2016 06:13 AM EDT

Scientists Reveal Otzi The Iceman’s 5,300 Year Old Clothing Secrets

A new study has found that the 5,300-year-old, Otzi the Iceman, whose mummy was discovered in the Tyrolean Alps in Austria back in 1991, wore clothes made of at least five different animal’s skin when he died.

May 27, 2016 05:10 AM EDT

Mummified 'Van Gogh' Found In Spanish Church

Among the mummified bodies that were found in the church was someone who bears an impressive resemblanc to Vincent Van Gogh's self-portrait.

Nov 30, 2015 01:17 PM EST

Secret Chamber In King Tut's Tomb May Have Queen Nefertiti's Remains

Researchers may have found clues, which indicates that King Tutankhamun's tomb could have a hidden chamber, which could contain the remains of Queen Nefertiti.

Apr 07, 2015 02:00 PM EDT

Tuberculosis Ravaged The Heart Of 18th Century Europe: Mummified Bodies Reveal

New findings published in the journal Nature Communications show that a 200 year-old Hungarian crypt holds some secrets to how tuberculosis (TB) took hold in 18th century Europe.