Lawrence paints the town purple, green and gold at Mardi Gras parade
The Lawrence Mardi Gras Parade celebrated its 16th annual march through downtown Lawrence on Feb. 13, to celebrate life, community and joy.
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The Lawrence Mardi Gras Parade celebrated its 16th annual march through downtown Lawrence on Feb. 13, to celebrate life, community and joy.
Scientists have recreated the scent of the embalming fluid used to preserve a noblewoman more than 3,500 years ago — and they say it's quite lovely, indeed.
Chemical analysis of the balms used for Senetnay’s mummification have helped to prove that she was a highly privileged member of the royal elite.
Jars That Had Contained Innards of Wet Nurse Senetnay Had Been Found Over a Century Ago. Now Residue Analysis Reveals the Exotic Recipe for Elite Mummification and Recreates ‘The Scent of Eternity’
The ancient Egyptian ointment, used to preserve organs, contained beeswax, plant oils, and fat, plus stuff sourced from across the sea.