Tag: smell

  • How Archaeology Is Reviving the Smell of History

    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…