As previously reported, Egyptian embalming is thought to have begun in the Predynastic Period or earlier, when people noticed ...

An ancient Egyptian papyrus version of "Mummification for Dummies" has been revealed by a Danish Egyptologist as the oldest how-to guide yet found. The detailed instructions on the circa ...

For millennia, humans have used different methods to preserve the deceased, from Egyptian mummification to modern embalming. While embalming is common in the United States, there is growing interest ...

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Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, there's been a great deal of interest in popes of the past as members of the Catholic Church prepare for a new leader. Following a series of ...

Before the Civil War, embalming was performed mainly to preserve the body for the purpose of medical studies. There were no specific guidelines for the embalmer. Embalming was performed by those with ...

CHARLOTTE — People are using embalming fluid to get high, which could lead to dangerous and deadly situations. North Carolina lawmakers are pushing to regulate its use, and local funeral homes are ...

Syracuse, NY -- The car sped at James Pierce and his girlfriend as they walked to his apartment one clear January night. The white Dodge Intrepid struck them head-on at 11:15 p.m. along Cortland ...