As of today, a new exhibition had opened at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, of Egyptian 'treasures'. I'm intrigued by the new technology that allows researchers to look 'under the wraps' and see what's beneath without unveiling and damaging the mummy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16983960
It's always fascinating to see people's attraction to the slightly macabre. There's always the ethical debate as to whether human remains should be on display, and while I believe it is wrongful to use fairly recent remains out of respect to those related to them and the deceased themselves, with ancient remains the case is slightly different. If treated with respect, as in this case, I see the harm to be minimal. Instead, I think it's an opportunity to learn more about the Ancient Egyptians' culture and practices.
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