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That's Peculiar

That's Peculiar

Mummies... Everywhere

· 32 min

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'That's Peculiar', Nathan and Andra explore the fascinating and often unsettling world of mummification across different cultures and time periods. From the Sokushinbutsu monks of Japan who sought enlightenment through self-mummification, to the heartbreaking preservation of a young girl by her father in Sicily, the conversation delves into the human desire to resist death. They also discuss the philosophical implications of preserving bodies, such as that ...

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