New life for the dead: Atlanta's Emory University unveils a unique collection of Egyptian mummies and decorated coffins

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The collection of over 145 items including coffins and mummies along with funerary figures were reinstalled at Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. The study of mummies has been enhanced by latest technologies, like CT scanning, endoscopy and electron microscopy which reveals the method they used to mummify, and examines the evidence of disease or trauma.

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Museums on trial: How will a highly charged trial affect shady museum-acquisition practices?

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Ellen Herscher, former director of international programs for the American Association of Museums discusses about what ramifications the Getty case may have on the future acquisition practices of America's most powerful museums. She further describes about the positive outcome of the case.

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Kensington Runestone goes to Sweden

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Kensington Runestone, is America's artifact, which was discovered by a Minnesota farmer in 1898. It is on display, at Sweden's National Historical Museum.

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