Egyptian Mummies: New Approaches and Latest Discoveries (video in French)
Category
ROM at Home
Audience
Adults
Age
18+
About
Ancient mummies have been a source of public fascination and a focus of global scientific inquiry for over 200 years. Hear from British Museum researchers Marie Vandenbeusch and Daniel Antoine as they explore the ROM's newest special exhibition Egyptian Mummies: Ancient Lives. New Discoveries, where digital imaging was used to examine mummified remains without damaging or disturbing them. Find out how this approach shed light on the stories behind six mummies, including a temple singer, a child from the Roman era and a priest.