

Mummy Mysteries
2020-04-27 · 42 min / episode · ★ 8.0
An international team of archaeological experts reveal the true stories behind ancient Egypt's most infamous mummies, using modern forensic science, they uncover tales of life and death in one of history's most mysterious civilizations.
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Salima IkramSelf - Professor of Egyptology
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