The Shadow King

Informationen zum Autor Jo Marchant is an award-winning journalist who specializes in writing about cutting-edge science. She has worked as a staff reporter and editor for Nature and New Scientist, where she is currently a consultant. She lives in London. "Smithsonian Magazine, "June 2013"[A] thoughtful account of the post-unearthing life of the famous royal...an entertaining, lively book--she also interjects common sense, science and authentic history into her account...In the context of Marchant's book, the initial discovery fades: Real insight lies in the layers that time and new technologies reveal about the king and his nation."New Jersey syndicated "First Read" column", "5/26/13"A fascinating tale" Jo Marchant, former editor for Nature, unravels the mysteries of Tutankhamun's mummy-a story of history, archaeology, crime, business, politics and science Zusammenfassung More than 3!000 years ago! King Tutankhamun's desiccated body was lovingly wrapped and sent into the future as an immortal god. After resting undisturbed for more than three millennia! King Tut's mummy was suddenly awakened in 1922. Archaeologist Howard Carter had discovered the boy-king's tomb! and the soon-to-be famous mummy's story- even more dramatic than King Tut's life- began.The mummy's"afterlife&rdquo is a modern story! not an ancient one. award-winning science writer Jo Marchant traces the mummy's story from its first brutal autopsy in 1925 to the most recent arguments over its DNA. From the glamorous treasure hunts of the 1920s to today's high-tech scans in volatile modern Egypt! Marchant introduces us to the brilliant and sometimes flawed people who have devoted their lives to revealing the mummy's secrets! unravels the truth behind the hyped-up TV documentaries! and explains what science can and can't tell us about King Tutankhamun.

Vorwort
Jo Marchant, former editor for Nature, unravels the mysteries of Tutankhamun's mummy-a story of history, archaeology, crime, business, politics and science

Autorentext
Jo Marchant is an award-winning journalist who specializes in writing about cutting-edge science. She has worked as a staff reporter and editor for Nature and New Scientist, where she is currently a consultant. She lives in London.

Klappentext
Unraveling the mysteries of Tutankhamun's mummy--a story of history, archaeology, crime, business, politics, and science

Zusammenfassung
More than 3,000 years ago, King Tutankhamun's desiccated body was lovingly wrapped and sent into the future as an immortal god. After resting undisturbed for more than three millennia, King Tut's mummy was suddenly awakened in 1922. Archaeologist Howard Carter had discovered the boy-king's tomb, and the soon-to-be famous mummy's story- even more dramatic than King Tut's life- began.The mummy's"afterlife&rdquo is a modern story, not an ancient one. award-winning science writer Jo Marchant traces the mummy's story from its first brutal autopsy in 1925 to the most recent arguments over its DNA. From the glamorous treasure hunts of the 1920s to today's high-tech scans in volatile modern Egypt, Marchant introduces us to the brilliant and sometimes flawed people who have devoted their lives to revealing the mummy's secrets, unravels the truth behind the hyped-up TV documentaries, and explains what science can and can't tell us about King Tutankhamun.

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