This year is the 25th anniversary of the 1999 classic starring Brendan Fraser - yes, we’re talking about The Mummy - and to celebrate, Matilda is joined today by object conservator Jessica van Dam to talk all about mummies! How old is the oldest mummy? Why were some mummies wrapped in red bandages? Were there mummies found in the pyramids? And what exactly is an object conservator? Find out the answers to these and more in this month’s episode!
Transcripts
The earliest miniature influencers - Ep 24
Out of the dark ages and into downward dog - Ep 22
Humans like decorating things - Ep 21
Lascaux Cave: the original tattoo studio - Ep 20
It's got pockets! - Ep 19
Medieval Comic Strips - Ep 18
A load of old balls - Ep 17
All things bright and beautiful - Ep 16
Did someone leave the oven on? - Ep 15
Same but with a twist - Ep 14
Let the bells ring out across the land - Ep 13
The past was a much quieter place - Ep 12
All we know is we know nothing - Ep 11
The issues of uneven eyebrows - Ep 10
A stelae by any other name is still a stelae - Ep 9
Preparation is key - Ep 8
Medieval office chairs - Ep 7
Is this a sword I see before me? - Ep 6
Social media bifaces - Ep 5
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