The remarkably well-preserved basilica was part of a public meeting place where citizens and politicians could socialize, ...

Remains of a civic basilica give archaeologists clues to what the original layout of Roman London looked like.

An office building from the 1930s in London was about to be demolished — until remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica ...

Oils, waxes, and balms preserved the body and ensured the spirit’s journey, with pleasant aromas signifying purity ...

Researchers studying ancient mummies were able to determine the odors of them. The team assessed smells of the mummies at a ...

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, musty crypts and the decayed remains of ...

Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...

Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies, for science. Here’s what they smell like - The scientists were ‘surprised’ at ...

Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...

Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains ...