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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A chemical used to preserve the dead is being mixed with PCP to create a popular drug that had fallen off in popularity. The combination of embalming fluid and PCP is called ...

A century ago, the federal government launched one of its most unusual and controversial investigations, bringing in teams of volunteers -- dubbed by the press the "poison squad" -- to dine on food ...

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 ...

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 in ...

Albany, NY -- The state Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to ban using embalming fluid as a recreational drug. By a 61-0 vote, senators voted to make it a misdemeanor to possess embalming with the ...

Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues. He began his career in ...

From dead bodies dumped by the roadside to victims of stabbing and shooting incidents, accidents, and heinous crimes, there ...

MIRIAM Birkbank is sat at a dining room table with a can of her favourite beer and a pack of cigs… but the 53-year-old isn’t enjoying a relaxing evening at home after a long day’s work. In fact, she’s ...