Illegal mummy trafficking may curse buyers with mold, not magic

Infamous and grisly tales of ancient Egyptian mummy curses are more rooted in antiquated cultural biases and racism than mystical foul play, but that doesn’t mean these ancient remains are completely free from danger. According to archaeologists, collectors around the world are still routinely interacting with the millennia-old biological material without considering the pathological and microbial consequences.“Our research revealed that mummified remains sold online exhibit signs of