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<p>When the ancient Egyptians mummified their dead they were trying to stop time, to preserve the body so well that it would last throughout eternity.</p><br><p>They succeeded (sometimes). There are mummies that when we look at their faces today it’s as if they’re about to wake up and say hello.</p><br><p>How did they do it? What chemicals were involved? How many mummies even are there?</p><br><p>We speak to Egyptologist Salima Ikram. Salima works to unpick the mysteries of mummification both by analysing ancient mummies and by having a go at making some new ones herself!</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Emily Whalley and Freddy Chick</p><p> </p><p>The senior producer is Charlotte Long</p><p> </p><p>Edited and mixed by Aidan Lonergan</p><p> </p><p>For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters<a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here.</a></p><p> </p><p>If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts, and audiobooks at History Hit - <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&utm_id=Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe today</a>!</p><br><p><br></p>
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