Researchers found a centuries-old mummy from Austria exceptionally well preserved – likely the result of a never-before reported embalming method using wood chips, twigs, fabric, and zinc chloride.

Egyptian woman was embalmed with costly imported ingredients, suggesting her expression was caused by pain, not poor embalming.

Scientists think that skeletons of individuals trapped and killed inside buildings by earthquakes during the 79CE eruption of Vesuvius could provide a more complete history of destruction.

‘Digital unwrapping’ shows that unopened 2,300-year-old mummy is showcase of ancient Egyptian beliefs.