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Dinner with King Tut, with Sam Kean

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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From Atlatls to Ancient Beer: Exploring the Past

This chapter presents a rich tapestry of ancient practices, starting with a hands-on experience using the atlatl, an ancient spear-throwing tool. It then transitions to a discussion on the brewing of ancient Egyptian beer, detailing ingredients and consumption methods related to spirituality. Finally, the narrative delves into an ethical mummification experiment, drawing connections between historical practices and modern interpretations.

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