Abstract Journal link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-46093-2 The origins and dispersal of the chicken across the ancient world remains one of the most enigmatic questions regarding Eurasian domesticated animals. The lack of agreement…

Link to full article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-022-01325-7 Abstract Olfaction has profoundly shaped human experience and behaviour from the deep past through to the present day. Advanced biomolecular and ‘omics’ sciences enable more…

Abstract Journal link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-39393-y Ancient Egyptian mummification was practiced for nearly 4000 years as a key feature of some of the most complex mortuary practices documented in the archaeological record.…

Link to full article: https://theconversation.com/what-would-an-ancient-egyptian-corpse-have-smelled-like-pine-balsam-and-bitumen-if-you-were-nobility-212504

Journal: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/4/1027 Abstract The Prunus genus contains many of the most economically significant arboreal crops, cultivated globally, today. Despite the economic significance of these domesticated species, the pre-cultivation ranges, processes…

Journal: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/10/3331 Abstract Biochemical and biomolecular archaeology is increasingly used to elucidate the consumption, use, origin, and trade of plants in the past. However, it can be challenging to use…

Link to full article: https://pam-journal.pl/resources/html/article/details?id=211306&language=en Abstract Dried resins such as frankincense or myrrh were important commodities in ancient societies due to their pleasant scent when burned. Burning aromatic fragrant smoke,…

Link to full article: https://publications.dainst.org/journals/efb/article/view/2161 Abstract Throughout the excavations at the oasis of Tayma, incense burners were discovered showing both traces of burning and residues of burnt aromatics. The multidisciplinary…