Mummies in medicine and the imagination
2:00PM – 3:00PM 17 March 2012, The Manchester Museum
Discover how changing medical practices shaped new ways of thinking about archaeology, mummies and ancient Egypt. From the medical study of human remains came ideas about history and civilisation, while in the public imagination, scientific investigations into mummies inspired dread, horror and fear – such as the ‘curse of the mummy’. Join local historians Neil Pemberton and Jo Baines for this talk to discover the truth behind the legends of Egyptian mummies. Part of National Science and Engineering Week.
Price: Book on 0161 275 2648, free, adults
Egypt at the Manchester Museum 