Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science described them as "woody," "spicy," and "sweet," with floral notes.

Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin throughout the programme, plus up to three additional languages chosen from a wide selection including Akkadian, Aramaic, Egyptian, Sumerian, Syriac and ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance ... However, it took about 50 years for the Royal Navy to begin issuing lemon juice ...

The discovery of ancient artifacts in surprising places is not uncommon in a country as rich in history and archaeology as Greece. Relics are often unearthed during construction projects ...

On May Day - a festival of ancient origins that shares a date with International Workers' Day - the youths of the village garb themselves in daisies, erect huge candy-striped maypoles, and dance ...

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...

Today, The Princess Royal conducted her first day of engagements in South Africa. The Princess Royal’s first visit in South Africa was the South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA), ...

Egyptian zodiac signs originate from ancient Egyptian astrology, often linked to the deities and their influence on life. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images ...

Ancient Egyptians believed strongly in the afterlife ... Mummies from this era, especially those of monarchs and influential royal family members, were adorned with elaborate external decorations and ...

And what about Arsinoë? Though the Octagon tomb could still be connected to a significant Egyptian royal, the researchers write, it is likely to have been erected for “other people, probably ...

After Christmas at Sandringham, the Princess of Wales kickstarted 2025 with the news that she’s both cancer free and, together with the Prince of Wales, now serving as joint patron of The Royal ...

Archaeologists Uncover the Sumptuous 4,100-Year-Old Tomb of a Royal Physician Colossal 16:13 Wed, 15 Jan Archaeologists Unearth a Hidden Tomb That Could Reveal the Secrets of Ancient Egypt Curiosmos ...