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These embalmed bodies are what we now call Mummies, which are still brought from Egypt, and are found in the cabinets of the curious.
The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Charles Rollin 1701
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One new friend, a fellow New Mexican, dropped me a line saying, "anyone who digs Joe West and the Mummies is a friend of mine."
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Shot outside of Cairo, "Mummies" does indulge us with sporadic dips into archaeology,
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Mummies escape from their sacrophigi (sarcophaguses?) intent on world domination, only to be attacked by gorillas and elephants.
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And though they may not have fought actual Aztec Mummies and Vampire Women, they were huge cultural icons and inspired a lot of people.
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Speaking of classic mashups, for a limited time, Norilana Books is offering a free PDF review copy of Mansfield Park and Mummies to anyone who is willing to review it.
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The title alone was enough to sell books and spawn an army of imitators, including such deathless tomes as "Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters," "Mansfield Park and Mummies," "Little Women and Werewolves" and "Jane Slayre."
When Mockery Is All That's Left Eric Felten 2010
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China: Mummies and the fight for Uighur sovereignty
Boing Boing 2009
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He featured in a reality-based show on the U.S.-based History Channel called "Chasing Mummies," which includes a scene in which an intern gets locked in a pyramid.
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Life: A March 18 story had the incorrect dates for the display of the exhibit Secrets of the Silk Road: Mystery Mummies From China when it reaches the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Philadelphia.
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