Have you ever wondered what it takes to become…. a mummy? No, no.. this isn’t about the birds and the bees folks, though Sarah did finally get around to having that talk with me and whoa. Today– I’m talking about the science and history of human and animal corpse preservation.
Join me as we travel the globe, from the arid deserts of Egypt to the frozen peaks of the Andes, as we uncover the secrets of both deliberate mummification and the surprising phenomenon of natural mummies, those who’ve been preserved by the elements themselves.
We'll meet Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old natural mummy from the Alps, and maybe even get into the unique self-mummification practices of Buddhist monks. OK, not maybe, we’re definitely talking about that one.
See thing is that mummies aren't just about the physical bodies themselves. They offer a peek into ancient cultures, religious beliefs, and even medical practices. So, get ready to be surprised, a little grossed out, and perhaps have your curiosity piqued as we unwrap the secrets of mummification on today’s episode of Idiopathic.
Refs and Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZa2aTEaY6ehk2ukMLy8SoTO6e4JRZLL/view?usp=sharing
