Aerial view of a statue of the Chinchorro culture, in Camarones, Arica, Chile, on March 23, 2022. Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images. Here on these barren desert hillsides along the Pacific ...

A photograph authentically shows a corpse that had been preserved in Chile’s Atacama Desert since 5020 B.C.E. Remnants of hair, skin and clothing were still intact at the time the photo was taken.

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Here on Short Wave, we're getting into the Halloween spirit a little early with a look at the world's oldest mummies. They're found in modern-day... The world's oldest mummies are decomposing after ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

There's a problem with the mummies at the University of Tarapacá's archaeological museum in northern Chile. They're turning into a black oozy substance. Harvard University's School of Engineering and ...

The oldest mummies in the world are in northern Chile. Preserved for seven thousand years, the mummies are now deteriorating, and scientists say... Ooze, Fog And Climate Change Threaten Mummies SCOTT ...

Chile offers travelers a remarkable cultural odyssey that spans thousands of years and encompasses diverse landscapes and rich heritage. From ancient archaeological sites to UNESCO World Heritage ...

Northern Chile is home to some 7,000-year-old mummies, some of the oldest mummies in the world. But scientists say the mummies are in danger. NPR's Jasmine Garsd has this story about mummies, strange ...