CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just in time for Halloween, scientists at the Field Museum of Natural History are peeling back the wrappings of several Egyptian mummies—without disrupting their eternal slumber.

The Field Museum also had conversations with Egyptian representatives about returning the mummies to Egypt, but those officials requested that the mummies remain on display at the Chicago museum ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Chicago’s Field Museum is home to over a dozen ancient Egyptian ...

Researchers at the Field Museum in Chicago recently scanned 26 mummies, creating thousands of X-ray images that give new insight into how ancient Egyptians lived, died and were prepared for the ...

Otherwise, dry skin can turn unexpecting sorts into what might feel like an unearthed mummy of ancient Egypt. At Chicago's Field Museum, humidity is ever the enemy to their amazing vault storage ...