Mummies | A Blog About History

How Egyptian mummies were really made

April 3rd, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

The results of detailed analysis carried out on seven mummies has been compared to the descriptions of mummification written by

March 12th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Researchers have employed the use of CT scanners to examine mummies from across the world spanning a period of 4,000

March 6th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

A study of a preserved human head from medieval times suggests that the doctors of the era may have been

November 8th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

The stolen 700-year-old mummy of a toddler has finally been returned to Peru after being seized by Bolivian police two

October 22nd, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

A recent examination of a 2,100-year-old Egyptian mummy has revealed that the young man had a mouth full of cavities.

September 25th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Researchers are delving into the mystery surrounding two 3,000-year-old skeletons which appear to be made up of at least six

August 17th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

A mummified 2,500-year-old princess, with beautiful tattoos all over her body, is set to go on display this month at

August 2nd, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

An analysis of a 15-year-old Incan girl who died 500 years ago shows that she suffered from a chronic respiratory