In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic ...

For centuries, the scent of ancient mummies has fascinated visitors and researchers alike. Now scientists are capturing ...

Two summers ago, a newspaper article inspired Roxann Specht to write a detailed note containing her end-of-life requests.

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Knowable Magazine reports on efforts to recreate historical smells, enhancing our connection to the past and enriching ...

In the quiet of a Fallbrook Street home last July, a night of rest turned tragic. Thalia Matos of Carbondale fell asleep beside two-month-old Royce Coxson while her system was clouded by marijuana ...

A handful of public companies and private equity-backed firms are targeting funeral homes as the silver tsunami approaches.

The art of mummification has long been shrouded in mystery, but new research shows the musty smell of mummified remains helps ...

Khaberni - Researchers have succeeded in solving a mystery that has long intrigued scientists around the world, concerning the unique scent of ancient Egyptian mummies, through a modern scientific ...

When she was just 13 years old, Danielle Calvaresi's grandmother passed away. Looking at her before the funeral, Calvaresi recalls her grandmother looking "grey and waxy", an image so negative it's ...

There’s a quiet shift taking place all across West Virginia as countless families are beginning to change how they say goodbye to their loved ones.

Rising costs, environmental concerns, and a secular shift are burying the century-old tradition of ornate caskets and burials.