The ancient Egyptian mummy head, found in an attic in Kent, England, is believed to have been brought from Egypt as a souvenir in the 19th century. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

Indeed, when the first mummy studies began in the early 19th century, those examined were almost always those brought back as souvenirs from wealthy tourists' travels in Egypt. With 'mummy ...

A decapitated Egyptian mummy's head discovered in an attic in England has undergone a state-of-the-art CT scan to try and uncover its secrets. The head, which is at least 2,000 years old, was ...

Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary Undead. Season 4 Episode 14 ... In some cases, particularly at private unrolling parties, the guests may keep the objects as souvenirs.

A decapitated Egyptian mummy’s head discovered in an attic in the British county of Kent has undergone a state-of-the-art CT scan to try and uncover its origins.. The head, which is at least ...

Acquired by Samuel Cox, the mummy is "our . . . most richly decorated [specimen]," says curator Melinda Zeder. Stephen Voss. During a holiday in Egypt, former New York congressman Samuel Sullivan ...

Uncovering mummies is a sure way to prompt Ancient Egyptian curses that might be true, which explains why the Bashiri mummy has remained undisturbed for more than two millennia. This mysterious ...

This Egyptian mummy’s remains, brought to England as a souvenir, must have been passed down the family line for several generations. You would think it might have come up in conversation now and ...

The mummy, "found inside covered with gold leaf … may be the oldest and most complete mummy found in Egypt to date," he said. The find, dating from about 2500 B.C. to 2100 B.C., ...

Ancient Egyptians believed the heart was the seat of the person's essence, so it was always left inside a mummy. But the process of mummification was complicated and costly, so it was typically ...

Decapitated Egyptian Mummy Head Found In Attic Investigated By Scientists The CT scan will be able to determine sex, age, dental status, pathologies, and methods of preservation. Dr. Beccy Corkill ...