Archaeologists found a papyrus containing a passage from Homer's Iliad on the abdomen of a mummy in Egypt. While such pieces have been found in the past, they were linked to magic and rituals. This is the first time a literary work was found.

Homer's Iliad written before The Odyssey found inside an Egyptian mummy

New research suggests that the practice of mummification originated in southern China and Southeast Asia nearly 12,000 years ago, thousands of years before the famous mummies of Ancient Egypt.

Smoked like meat? Scientists reveal shocking 12,000-year-old truth about the world's first mummies

Recent discoveries in Tombos, Sudan, challenge the belief that only elites were buried in Egyptian pyramids. Skeletons showing signs of physical labor suggest lower-status workers were interred alongside nobility. Watch this report for more details!

Pyramid tombs not just for the rich but poor workers as well

Archaeologists unsealed a 2,000-year-old sarcophagus during the investigation of the "Tomb of Cerberus". The discovery also included a remarkably well-preserved body wrapped in a shroud.

Archaeologists unseal 2000-year-old mummy discovered in Italy's 'Tomb of Cerberus'

The preserved body of an American mountaineer -- who disappeared 22 years ago while scaling a snowy peak in Peru -- has been found after being exposed to climate change-induced ice melt, police said Monday.

Ice melt reveals mummified body of American mountaineer who vanished in Peru 22 years ago

Around 128 years ago, a petty thief died of kidney failure in a Pennsylvania, US jail. Now, more than a century later, residents of the small city of Reading will give his mummified remains a proper send-off and burial.

Pennsylvania mummy 'Stoneman Willie' to be laid to rest after 128 years on display

Nearly a fortnight after mummified bodies of three people were found in a remote Rocky Mountains camp in the US state of Colorado, authorities have revealed that they were family members who were attempting to live off the grid and escape civilisation.

US family found 'mummified' in Colorado forest wanted to live off-the-grid

A nearly 3,000-year-old mummy was discovered by Peruvian archaeologists near the capital city of Lima on Wednesday. This is the latest discovery in the Andean nation dating to pre-Hispanic times.

Peruvian archaeologists discover over 3,000-year-old mummy in Lima

Egyptian museum specialists are mummifying the shark that viciously mauled a Russian man swimming at a well-known resort beach so that the monster predator may be put on display.

Shark that ate Russian tourist on camera to be mummified, put on display

A pre-Hispanic mummy, estimated to be between 600 to 800 years old, was recovered by police from three drunk men in the Peruvian city of Puno. The police officials told CNN that the mummified remains were found on Saturday afternoon in a food delivery bag labelled "Pedidos Ya.

'Spiritual girlfriend': Peru police discover ancient Hispanic mummy in man's food delivery bag

In Egypt, archaeologists have discovered what may be the oldest and the most complete mummy ever found in Egypt. The mummy is believed to be 4,300-years-old and it was found at the bottom of a 15-metre shaft near the step pyramid at Saqqara.

Egypt: 'Possibly the oldest, most complete' 4,300-year-old mummy found

In a recent discovery, a mummified body was found in the walls of a convention centre in Oakland. The discovery was made at the old Henry J. Kaiser convention centre.

US: In a strange discovery, a mummified body found inside wall of a convention centre

A mummy in the shape of a mermaid that is said to grant immortality to whoever tastes its flesh will be probed by Japanese scientists to trace its origin. The bizarre 12-inch (30 centimetres) creature was allegedly caught in the Pacific Ocean, off the Japanese island of Shikoku, between 1736 and 1741.

Japanese scientists to probe origins of mummified mermaid said to grant immortality

In Italy, a 70-year-old woman was found seated on her dining table two years after her death. Marinella Beretta had no living relatives and she was found in her house in Prestino near Lake Como in northern Italy.

Italian woman found seated on her dining table in mummified state two years after her death

Egyptian Scientists have 'digitally unwrapped' a 3500-yr-old Mummy. They discovered the mummy's features without peeling away the bandages. How did they do this? What did they find? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 3500-yr-old Mummy 'digitally unwrapped' by Egyptian Scientists

Since discovery in 1881, pharaoh Amenhotep I’s mummified remains have been unwrapped digitally by scientists in Egypt for the first time. The development seems to have given intriguing insights into the life of the king.

Egyptian pharaoh’s 3,500-year-old mummy gets unwrapped digitally for first time

A mummy found in Peru is on display at San Marcos University in Lima. It is thought to be between 800 and 1200 years old. Peruvian archaeologists disclosed the finding of human remains in an underground tomb with ceramics and ornaments.

Peru: 1,200 years old Mummy revealed

Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed a well-preserved mummy that could be at least 800 years old. The pre-Incan mummy was discovered at the archaeological complex of Cajamarquilla and is thought to be from the pre-Inca Chaclla culture.

Peruvian Archaeologists discovered a mummy thought to be around 1,200 years old

In a recent discovery, a team of archaeologists unearthed a mummy which is estimated to be at least 800 years old. The discovery was made on Peru's central coast.

Peru: Archaeologists unearth 800 years old mummy; gender not yet recognised

History meets modern technology: Egyptian mummy undergoes CT scan in Italy

Researchers examining an ancient Egyptian mummy discovered that it was that of a woman who had been seven months pregnant. It was a discovery that shocked Wojciech Ejsmond, the lead author of the study.

Scientists discover Egyptian mummy of a 28-weeks pregnant woman

Scientists digitally 'unwrap' mummies of ancient Egyptian cat, snake and bird

Experts believe that the finding has cast more light on the art of preserving human corpse in ancient times

Experts discover world's oldest tattoos on 5000-year-old Egyptian mummies

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