Dr. Beth Scaffidi, Mummies Unwrapped: Science Behind the Stories Mummies Tell – The Local Grape

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Dr. Beth Scaffidi, Mummies Unwrapped: Science Behind the Stories Mummies Tell

14 Oct

The Local Grape presents, Science on Tap. Featuring, Dr. Beth Scaffidi Mummies Unwrapped: Science Behind the Stories Mummies Tell From ancient Egypt to the many frozen mountaineers now being exposed by glacial retreat, mummified human remains have captured the human imagination. I introduce some of the most interesting natural mummies from prehistory: Ötzi the Iceman of the Swiss Alps, the oldest mummies in the world from the Chinchorro desert in north-coastal Chile, the 'beautiful children' or capacochas sacrificed by the Inca on Andean mountain peaks, human trophy heads from the Peruvian coast, and even the Yosemite mummies of local lore. I'll share how modern scientific techniques like ancient DNA, isotopic analyses, and even drug analysis from mummy hair is showing us who these individuals were, how they lived and died, and yielding warnings far more important than any mummy's curse. October 14th, 2024 5:30 pm Free Admission The Local Grape 5021 CA-140 Mariposa, CA 95338 Concessions Cheese boards and pizza will be available for purchase during the event from The Local Grape and Yosemite Pizza! Mission: Science on Tap brings regional scientists together with Mariposa community members to share the joy and urgency of recent discoveries— from the outermost reaches of space and time to the everyday laboratory in our backyards.