After Napoleon’s Egypt campaign, the European bourgeoisie became fascinated by pyramids, hieroglyphs and mummies. The latter were shipped to Europe by the thousands, despite laws prohibiting the trade ...
In the 1800s, European pharmacies sold powdered mummy flesh as a cure for headaches, bleeding, and even aging. The remains of Egyptian corpses were ground into fine dust, mixed with alcohol or honey, ...
The mummies are rising and they’re ready for the spotlight at the California Science Center. On Saturday, Feb. 7 the Los Angeles venue is welcoming back the traveling exhibition titled “Mummies of the ...
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