The UnXplained: Mysterious Mummies and a Fascination with the Dead (S2, E8) | Full Episode

From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why? Are we simply too attached to the living to let them go? Or could it be that death isn't really the end, but rather a transition to a new beginning? See more in Season 2, Episode 8, "Mysterious Mummies." Watch your favorite episodes of The UnXplained, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at history.com/schedule. Check out more full episodes of The UnXplained on YouTube here- https://bit.ly/TheUnXplainedS5 and on Google Play! https://bit.ly/TheUnXplainedS5GooglePlay #TheUnXplained Subscribe for more from The UnXplained and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Watch more The UnXplained on YouTube in this playlist: https://histv.co/UnXplainedYT Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: https://histv.co/unxplained Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Twitter - https://histv.co/Twitter From the producers of Ancient Aliens and The Curse of Oak Island comes The UnXplained, a one-hour, non-fiction series that explores the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Hosted and executive produced by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal) each episode will feature compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.