"Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs" brings to life ancient wonders, historic intrigue and a modern-day forensic adventure, all in one new film at the Great Lakes Science Center.
Why are people endlessly fascinated with mummies? The worldwide curiosity about mummification is an age-old phenomenon as enduring as mummies themselves. During Egypt's history, literally millions of mummies were made. In "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs," filmgoers will marvel at the sight of these human time capsules, shown in larger-than-life detail on the Great Lakes Science Center's six-story screen.
Narrated by actor Christopher Lee ("The Lord Of The Rings," "Star Wars," and the original 1959 film "The Mummy"), "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs" unravels some of the mysteries enshrouding the ancient royal mummies, how they were embalmed and where they were hidden, and also recreates the dramatic story of their recovery--an Indiana Jones-type tale of tomb-raiders and hidden treasure that led to one of the most significant archaeological finds in modern history. Featuring top researchers, such as Egyptologists Dr. Bob Brier and Dr. Zahi Hawass (head of Egypt's antiquities) and DNA scientist Angelique Corthals, the film also embarks on a genetic analysis of mummies that could have huge implications for the study of modern human diseases.
Interwoven throughout the film's historic narrative is a modern-day forensic story, a scientific journey to extract clues about our past that could have an impact on our future.
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