Ancient/Now - March 27th

The debate on the ethical display of human remains, what DNA reveals about hunter-gatherer populations in Europe, and how museums can overcome their colonial legacy

Is there such a thing as ethical display of human remains?

‘The Mummy Room’ at the Chau Chak Wing Museum. Image source

The conversation on how to handle the display of human remains in museums is ongoing. This Egyptian Streets article specifically considers ancient Egyptian mummified remains and asks the question as to whether or not there is such a thing…