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Will Pope Francis be embalmed? Here’s what will happen to his body after the funeral

In light of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Catholic authorities are preparing the much-anticipated process to decide upon his successor. However, many people are wondering about a more burning ...
Digital Journal

Embalming and make-up: Pope’s body prepared for lying-in-state

The late pope's remains will be on display for three days in Saint Peter's Basilica - Copyright VATICAN MEDIA/AFP Handout The late pope's remains will be on display ...
KHQ

300-year-old mummy well-preserved due to rare embalming method

The 300-year-old mummified body of a vicar has been "exceptionally well preserved" - thanks to a never-before-seen embalming method. The mummy - known locally as "The Air-Dried Priest" - was embalmed ...
Gizmodo

Never-Before-Seen Anal Embalming Method Kept This European Mummy Preserved for Nearly 300 Years

Scientists found a mummy's abdomen filled with wood and fabric—but it's how they got in there that's strange. Reading time 2 minutes When you hear the word mummy, chances are you think of ancient ...
Ancient Origins

Scents of Ancient Egypt: Air Tests Reveal Mummy Balm Recipes

The headline takeaway is scale and sensitivity: the team reported identifying 81 distinct VOCs. Those compounds clustered into four main ingredient groups linked to ancient embalming practice - fats ...