Episode 1
An examination of techniques and rituals used in mummification, from the South American civilisations of 5000BC to the mummy factories of ancient Egypt.
Episode 2
Examination into mummies allows scientists to make major discoveries about modern day diseases. Plus, why did South Americans use children as sacrifices?
Episode 3
What happened to Eva Peron, one of history's best-preserved mummies? Plus, who was Frenchman Fragonard, and why did he mummify human cadavers?