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John Hannah Reprises Mummy Role in Radio Silence-Directed Universal Installment
entertainment14 days ago

John Hannah Reprises Mummy Role in Radio Silence-Directed Universal Installment

John Hannah is returning as Rachel Weisz’s brother in Universal Pictures’ next Mummy feature, reuniting Fraser, Weisz and Hannah; the film, directed by Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli‑Olpin and Tyler Gillett with a script by David Coggeshall, will keep plot details under wraps and is set to shoot in fall in London and Morocco ahead of a May 19, 2028 release, with Universal rereleasing The Mummy Returns in theaters in 2026 for its 25th anniversary.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#brendan-fraser#entertainment#john-hannah
Ink of the Ancients: 2,000-Year-Old Siberian Mummy Unveils Hand-Poked Tattoos
science1 month ago

Ink of the Ancients: 2,000-Year-Old Siberian Mummy Unveils Hand-Poked Tattoos

Researchers using infrared imaging uncovered detailed tattoos on a 2,000-year-old Pazyryk mummified woman from Siberia, revealing designs from simple floral patterns to complex scenes on her forearms. The tattoos, likely culturally meaningful, were applied by hand-poking with multiple tools, underscoring sophisticated ancient craftsmanship and suggesting tattoos played a role in personal or social identity.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#archaeology#infrared-imaging#mummy
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Reunite for New 'Mummy' Film from Abigail Directors
entertainment5 months ago

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Reunite for New 'Mummy' Film from Abigail Directors

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for a fourth Mummy film, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, with plot details still under wraps. The franchise, originating in 1999, has seen multiple sequels and a failed reboot attempt, but remains popular, with the new installment promising an adventurous story set partly in Egypt.

via SYFY|
#brendan-fraser#entertainment#film-sequel
35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Discovered in Siberia
science1 year ago

35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Discovered in Siberia

A 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten mummy was discovered in Siberia's permafrost, offering scientists a unique opportunity to study its muscles, skin, and fur. The well-preserved Homotherium kitten, identified through CT scans, was only three weeks old and had distinct features like deep brown fur and square paw pads. This find provides new insights into saber-toothed cats, which are not related to modern cats, and researchers hope to uncover more such mummies in the future.

via News For Kids|
#homotherium#mummy#permafrost
Revealing the Face of Peru's Famous Incan Sacrifice: A 500-Year-Old Mummy
archaeology2 years ago

Revealing the Face of Peru's Famous Incan Sacrifice: A 500-Year-Old Mummy

The reconstructed head and torso of Peru's most famous mummy, known as the "Ice Maiden of Ampato" or "Juanita," was unveiled in a ceremony, revealing what the Incan girl might have looked like when she was alive. The silicone-made bust, created by a team of Polish and Peruvian scientists with the help of a Swedish sculptor, portrays the teen girl with pronounced cheekbones, black eyes, and tanned skin. The mummy, believed to have been sacrificed more than 500 years ago in a ritual to appease Incan gods, was discovered in the Andes Mountains by National Geographic explorer Johan Reinhard. The facial reconstruction provides new insights into her life and the Incan culture.

via Fox News|
#andes-mountains#archaeology#facial-reconstruction
"Archaeologists Reveal the Face of Peru's Famous 'Ice Maiden' Mummy"
archaeology2 years ago

"Archaeologists Reveal the Face of Peru's Famous 'Ice Maiden' Mummy"

Archaeologists have unveiled a silicon bust of Peru's famous mummy, known as "Juanita" or the "Inca Ice Maiden," providing a glimpse into what she may have looked like over 500 years ago. The mummy, believed to have been a teenage girl sacrificed in an Inca ritual, was discovered in 1995. The reconstruction involved body scans, skull measurements, DNA studies, and ethnological characteristics. The bust, created by a specialist in facial reconstruction, features pronounced cheekbones, dark eyes, and brown skin. The discovery sheds light on the Inca belief system and the significance of human sacrifices in their culture.

via BBC.com|
#archaeology#facial-reconstruction#inca
"Inca Maiden Sacrifice Recreated by Scientists in Peru"
archaeology2 years ago

"Inca Maiden Sacrifice Recreated by Scientists in Peru"

Scientists in Peru have unveiled a lifelike recreation of a young Inca girl who was likely sacrificed over 500 years ago. Using three-dimensional scans of her well-preserved mummy, the researchers were able to reconstruct her head and torso, showcasing her mouth slightly open and dark, piercing eyes. The girl, known as the Lady of Ampato or Juanita, was believed to be 14 or 15 years old and was sacrificed in a ritual ceremony to seek divine relief from natural disasters. The reconstruction is on display at the Catholic University of Santa Maria in Arequipa, Peru.

via Reuters|
#archaeology#inca#mummy
Revealing the Face of Peru's Famous Incan Sacrificial Mummy
archaeology2 years ago

Revealing the Face of Peru's Famous Incan Sacrificial Mummy

A team of Polish and Peruvian scientists, along with a Swedish sculptor, have unveiled a silicone-made bust depicting the possible face of "Juanita," Peru's most famous mummy. The teenage Inca girl was sacrificed over 500 years ago atop the Andes. The facial reconstruction was achieved through the use of a replica skull, body scans, DNA studies, and anthropological characteristics. The mummy, discovered in 1995, has provided valuable insights into Inca culture and the life of the sacrificed individual.

via ABC News|
#andes#archaeology#facial-reconstruction