An archaeologist named Harrison Kip makes a significant discovery, leading to a new exhibit at the Natural History Museum. The team encounters traps and mummified bodies while returning the bodies to the tomb. The chapter also discusses the importance of talk therapy and recommends BetterHelp for online therapy.
Archaeologist Harrison Kip's perseverance leads to the remarkable discovery of an ancient tomb.
The exhibit of the tomb of the ancestors at the Natural History Museum of Greater Night Vale becomes tense as enraged spirits create havoc.
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Harrison Kip's Search for a Major Find in the Sand Wastes
Archaeologist Harrison Kip is on a mission to discover something significant in the sand wastes. While he has found squid bones, alien spacecraft remains, and a Russian submarine, he yearns for a more unique and noteworthy discovery. If he fails, his wife and children could be in danger. Despite moments of doubt and almost giving up, Harrison's perseverance leads to a remarkable find: the tomb of the ancestors.
The Unveiling of the Tomb of the Ancestors
The Natural History Museum of Greater Night Vale unveils the tomb of the ancestors to the public. Visitors, blindfolded for their safety, are guided through the exhibit by museum curator Thomas 'Tommy Two Thumbs' Cavalieri and archaeologist Harrison Kip. The exhibit includes caskets, ancient pottery (later revealed to be alien spacecraft remains), and a well-preserved journal. However, the apparitions swirling overhead and the increasing agitation of the spirits create a tense atmosphere.
Rescuing the Mummified Bodies and Closing the Tomb
To protect the visitors and themselves from the enraged spirits, Harrison Kip and others quickly load the mummified bodies into his pickup truck and race back to the sand wastes. With the help of his wife, Angela, and their four children, Harrison returns the bodies to their resting place in the tomb. The apparitions follow, leaving only a few behind in the living world. The exhibit ends prematurely, but Harrison's discovery is hailed as a success.