“The mummified person has historically been traded among the upper classes of Britain and France as a luxurious commodity, also featuring as entertainment in British ‘mummy unwrapping parties ...

The decision has garnered a variety of opinions. Unlike others, the British Museum of London said it "hasn't banned the use of the term 'mummy' and it is still in use across our galleries" but ...

For centuries, ancient Egyptian mummies have been the most reliable crowd-pleasers in museums across Britain. London's British Museum alone holds over 100 mummies - bodies wrapped in linen and ...