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The History of Body Embalming
12:29 - 18:09 (05:39)
The podcast explores the history of body embalming used by ancient Egyptians around 7,000 years ago to treat body parts with embalming fluids, resins and reassemble them with wooden structures.
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The "Unusual Questions" podcast aims to understand the relationship between our brains and experiences by exploring unique and unconventional ideas.
12:29 - 14:47 (02:17)
Science/Brain Function
Summary
The "Unusual Questions" podcast aims to understand the relationship between our brains and experiences by exploring unique and unconventional ideas.
ChapterThe History of Body Embalming
EpisodeHow Embalming Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The ancient Egyptians were disassembling, treating with embalming fluids, reassembling with wooden structures, covering with clay and painting bodies about 7,000 years ago.
14:47 - 17:08 (02:21)
Ancient Egypt
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The ancient Egyptians were disassembling, treating with embalming fluids, reassembling with wooden structures, covering with clay and painting bodies about 7,000 years ago. Their peak of embalming prowess was the new kingdom from 1570 to 1075 BCE.
ChapterThe History of Body Embalming
EpisodeHow Embalming Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
From honey to slow-roasting chiefs, various cultures have used unusual preservation techniques for food.
17:08 - 18:09 (01:00)
Food preservation
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From honey to slow-roasting chiefs, various cultures have used unusual preservation techniques for food.