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The Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession and the Everlasting Dead - Heather Pringle

The Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession and the Everlasting Dead

The Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession and the Everlasting Dead - Heather Pringle

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The Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession and the Everlasting Dead

Throughout history, from the Ancient Egyptians to medieval saints and the remains of figures like Eva Peron and Lenin, mummies have held a powerful place in our collective imagination. THE MUMMY CONGRESS is a riveting survey of the history, science and popular culture of mummies and of man’s ancient quest for immortality.

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