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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesDavid Hurst Thomas is an archaeologist at the American Museum of Natural History. In this episode, he answers students' question about mummies. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.
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Runtime: 9 minutes 33 seconds
- Topic: History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Ancient History, Archaeology
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 8
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- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: American Museum of Natural History
- Series: Ask a Scientist About
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