The mummy’s curse is no supernatural hex, but a genuine health risk posed by exposure to dangerous molds and other pathogens ...

Academic paper says often illicit trade exposes enthusiasts – and postal workers handling items – to serious risks ...

Mummified human remains sold online can carry fungal growth and toxic chemicals, even when they appear well preserved. ・An ...

Researchers at Eurac Research have obtained a detailed picture of the microbial community associated with Ötzi, Europe's oldest known natural human mummy. The study provides insights into a complex ...

Ring camera captures the moment a small plane crashes into a home ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Ptolemaic coffin and human mummy.