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PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:29 am


Recently, Discovery Channel aired an episode of Curiosity about mummification. Originally, Curiosity had clips from the episode located on their page. But with the release of their new episode yesterday they were supposed to be moved to the episode page but it doesn't look like they made it. But located on the page was a link to the episode faq which gives an overview of what happened and a little bit of background information.

In the interest of discussion, what do you think scientists and archaeologists will do with this information?
Do you think that people will want to start the practice of mummification again?
If so, do you think they will limit who will get mummified?
PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:31 am


I know I've probably said this a million times before, but now I have a proper thread to post it in. Ever since I was little I wanted to get mummified when I died. I kinda lost hope that this was ever going to happen, but now that I know someone was able to be mummified, I guess that hope is returning.
I don't know what is is about the idea of mummification that makes it so appealing, but for some reason, for me, it just feels right. It just feels like what should happen when I pass on. I've loved Ancient Egypt ever since I was little and I still do. I guess this is my way of showing my love for their culture.

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