Which Duke Arranged for his Body to be Mummified?

Several cultures practiced mummification. Incans, Australian aborigines, Aztecs, Africans, and even ancient Europeans. However, mummification was more popular with the ancient Egyptians. But did you know there was an English nobleman who also had himself mummified after his passing?  The 10th Duke of Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, had a strong fascination with ancient Egyptian culture. He […]

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