Otzi's body was naturally preserved by the harsh ... chamber to preserve it for future study and public viewing. His discovery has significantly advanced our understanding of life in the Copper ...

When two hikers set out to explore a relatively unknown side of Europe they returned with much more than they bargained for.

Not until several years after the discovery did the Innsbruck scientists finally cut a hole into the mummy, insert an endoscope, and snip out about .004 ounces from the colon. Dr. Werner Platzer ...

Archaeologists believe Otzi, who was carrying a bow, a quiver of arrows and a copper axe, may have been a hunter or warrior killed in a skirmish with a rival tribe. Researchers say he was about ...