In this deep-dive segment of our South American expedition, we investigate the highly controversial Nazca mummies. We break ...

Luke Caverns explores the controversial mummies supposedly found in Nazca, Peru. Rather than breaking down their anatomical ...

Researchers found ancient microbes inside Ötzi the Iceman that may have persisted over 5,300 years. A new study shares details of a rare glimpse into microbial history.

The mystery of Peru's "conehead" mummies has baffled scientists for decades, and new DNA tests on the mummies' teeth have ...

Researchers have uncovered traces of ancient microbes inside a mummy — unexpected “signs of life” that may have persisted for ...

From historic pasty shops to ancient Egyptian artefacts, this town packs a lot in ...

(CNN) - New research is revealing surprising new details about a 5,300-year-old mummy. Microbes inside Ötzi the iceman have stayed viable for thousands of years. Some could still be multiplying.

In a new study analyzing the microbiome of Ötzi the Iceman—arguably the most famous mummy ever discovered—scientists discovered four ancient cold-adapted yeast species. The researchers differentiated ...