This compelling historical and cultural look at mummies proves that fact can be just as fascinating as fiction.This companion volume to a much-anticipated exhib

Provides information on the latest mummy finds from different cultures, climates, and time periods.

An absorbing exploration of the mysterious, perfectly preserved Caucasian mummies of western China--an informative unveiling of an ancient and exotic world. 16

On 15-17 September, 1993, Innsbruck, Austria, search. Another remarkable case, that of the pre-Colum hosted the International Mummy Symposium. This bian miner f

Discusses mummies found around the world, including Peru, Denmark, and the Italian Alps, and explains how studying them provides clues to past ways of life.