Tag: archaeology
How Archaeology Is Reviving the Smell of History
Ancient Incense, Cosmetics and Mummies: Scientists Sniff Out the Scents of the Past How can reconstructing long-lost smells of ancient artifacts help us connect with the past? By Gayoung Lee edited by Andrea Thompson Analyzing remnants from incense burning can help shed more light on how people along the incense road (a trade network covering…
What Is Experimental Archaeology? Sam Kean Explores Ancient Tools, Surgeries and Feasts in Dinner with King Tut
Sam Kean’s New Book Dinner with King Tut Explores the Wild World of Experimental Archaeology In his new book, Sam Kean reveals how re-creating ancient tools, techniques and traditions can unlock secrets about how our ancestors lived—and what they felt. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly,…