“We didn’t expect that these genetic modifications would already have been present more than 5,000 years ago,” says Albert Zink, head of the Institute for Mummies and the Iceman in ...

Mummies—named after the bitumen tar, mum, used to coat the linen winding strips around them—have long held an almost magical fascination. The "civilized" world was titillated by Egypt's ...

Mummies can be dried in the sun, with fire or smoke, or with chemicals. Since most bacteria and fungi cannot live in sub-freezing temperatures, permanent freezing can also produce a mummy.

Unless, of course, you’re Paul Millet. In which case, you land in Italy for the first time, and before the first day is done, you’ve bought yourself a beautiful old house with great views in ...

“I’m leaving”, Rubia Daniels told her husband before her first-ever flight to Sicily, just three days after reading about €1 houses in Italy. She was only half-joking; the bargain home ...

Northwest Italy's coastal towns tend to live in the shadow of the neighboring French Riviera, but that means beaches like Camogli's have all the Mediterranean beauty with a fraction of the crowds ...

Italy is a dazzling and diverse country known for its stunning, breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary food, and passionate people. With roots that trace back to the ancient Roman Empire, Italy ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A trip to Italy offers so much splendor, history and excitement. If you’ve been researching an Italian vacation, you know it’s ...

When you purchase travel insurance for your Italy vacation, it includes trip cancellation, emergency medical evacuation and medical treatment in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Below ...

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia departed Ghana last night for a working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State, aimed at strengthening the enduring relations between Ghana ...

With nearly 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy and its islands are home to hundreds of beautiful beaches, though they may not be the typical sandy spots you're used to. Sure, globetrotters visit ...