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Listen To Your Mummy! (encore)

Wow in the World
  • Clickherefor a printable "Wowsheet" to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure!
  • A voice is calling from beyond the grave! Scientists from England have used computer modeling, a couple of CAT scans and a 3D printer to recreate the voice of a 3000 year old mummified priest! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel back in time to see how close these scientists got to the real thing! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of ancient human voices! Originally aired 2/23/20

  • Want to learn more about the science behind Nesyamun's vocal tract? Clickhereto see some of the resources we used to help write this episode!
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