Episode 369: The Mummy Files
Summary
Hosts Mike Martin, Jesse Cox, and Dylan Faden kick off the "Time of the Mummy" theme by exploring the history and science of mummification. They discuss the difference between natural and artificial preservation, the global origins of the practice, and the 20th-century "mummy mania" that led to the first X-rays of King Tut. The episode also highlights modern advancements in non-invasive scanning and the hosts' plans for upcoming Halloween content.
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