Some fields of science encourage destruction — like smashing atoms together at high speeds or burrowing into the crust of the earth for geological samples. But other sciences, like archaeology, ...

The baby mummy had a European mom, and likely came from a wealthy family. But where he lived and why he died — and at such a young age — remain a mystery. The mummy, exhibited for the first time ...

Uncovering mummies is a sure way to prompt Ancient Egyptian curses that might be true, which explains why the Bashiri mummy has remained undisturbed for more than two millennia. This mysterious ...