The study of mummies is important because it was a pivotal practice in the early years of life. It was the Egyptians way of going into the afterlife. Hamarabi's Code and the Book of the Dead. read more
The study of mummies is important because it was a pivotal practice in the early years of life. It was the Egyptians way of going into the afterlife. Hamarabi’s Code and the Book of the Dead. read more
Fortunately for history teachers, there’s a much more important reason. Often when someone asks why we study history, the stereotypical answers “so we don’t repeat it” and “so we know where stuff came from” are given. read more
The mummy is a staple in haunted houses, costume contests, and scary stories. But outside of Halloween horror, mummies are important cultural artifacts, and studying them gives us invaluable information about ancient cultures from their diets to their diseases. read more