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Reviving Historical Scents: A New Way to Experience the Past

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Researchers are pioneering the field of olfactory heritage, aiming to preserve and recreate historical scents that enhance our understanding of the past. Led by chemist Matija Strlič, these efforts include analyzing the unique smells of places like St. Paul’s Cathedral library and ancient Egyptian mummies. By using advanced techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, the team is able to document and recreate scents that could be experienced by future generations, even as physical libraries and books become less common. This innovative approach not only enriches museum exhibits but also provides insights into historical preservation methods.

Key Details: • Research on scents from St. Paul’s Cathedral library completed in 2016. • Future scent recreations from ancient Egyptian mummies to be displayed in Cairo by 2026. • Utilization of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for scent analysis.

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Matija StrličCecilia BembibreSt. Paul’s CathedralEgyptian MuseumUniversity of LjubljanaRoyal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences

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