“The rise of the internet, especially social media, has amplified international trafficking and driven demand for unique ...

In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its ...

You’ve got to love a little melodrama mixed in with your scientific research. For instance, researchers recently warned of a ...

Mummified human and animal remains are often festering with molds, fungi, and, in some cases, traces of toxic chemicals that keep them intact. Conservation experts are trained to safely handle these ...

A 1962 case, for example, revealed the presence of poisonous fungi spores in mummified remains that would cause respiratory ...

A perfect combination of embalming chemicals, burial material, and the natural makeup of human lung kept them in good shape ...

Mummified human remains have been the object of macabre fascination for centuries, but mysterious deaths that may have ...

Researchers say popular stories about cursed Egyptian tombs have been shaped more by sensationalism and prejudice than by ...

Long before painkillers mummy powder medicine was prescribed by royal physicians across Europe Heres the real story behind why people believed it worked ...

Nearly a year before 56 decomposing bodies were found Aug. 6 at the South Chicago Chapel, sparking outrage and calls for ...

Nearly a year before 56 decomposing bodies were found at the South Chicago Chapel​, Ald. Peter Chico's office complained to ...

The "real mummy's curse" may actually be a harmful fungus. Learn more about the hidden biohazards linked to the online sale of mummified remains.