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Mummy Science:
Dead people do tell tales and modern science is helping to unlock their secrets.
Using invasive procedures (unwrapping, cutting, probing, taking samples) and non-invasive procedures (CAT scans, X-rays, observation of physical features, taking measurements), we learn about: Diseases of the past, lifespan, eating habits, work stresses, physical appearances, DNA, surgical treatments, religious beliefs, knowledge of the environment, wealth, and social status. |