ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking from the flight deck. on today's voyage, we're taking an off-the-record route past the mysterious world of mummies, where ancient civilizations perfected unique solutions to preserve their deceased. while it might feel like we're giving the cold-shoulder to the more pre-existing, conventional paths of history, i assure you this detour will restart your curiosity and offer breathtaking views into the past. please sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey through time with us.