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The Compass: Europe’s mummy-eating fad, cosmic rays discover a tunnel, and hidden details from the Battle of the Bulge.

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THE COMPASS
This week, we explore the world of archaeology. Learn about the gory history of Europe’s mummy-eating fad, discover how cosmic rays helped find a tunnel in Egypt’s Great Pyramid, and see how new techniques are revealing hidden details from the Battle of the Bulge. Plus, top stories you may have missed.
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​The gory history of Europe’s mummy-eating fad
Due to a series of misunderstandings and mistranslations, medieval Europeans believed that consuming embalmed bodies could cure them of disease.
A REMEDY WITH A SIDE OF MUMMY?
PHOTOGRAPH BY KENNETH GARRET, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTIONS
How cosmic rays helped find a tunnel in Egypt’s Great Pyramid
Scientists just confirmed a 30-foot void first detected inside the monument years ago. Here’s the technology that helped scientists find it—and what it may have been used for.
HIDDEN VOIDS
GOOD READS
1.
This bird can predict the intensity of a hurricane season. Here’s how.
2.
‘Girl dinner’ broke the internet. Here’s what nutritionists think about it.
3.
Home sweet … garbage? The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is teeming with life
4.
Ozempic is a serious drug with serious risks. Here’s what to know.
PHOTOGRAPH BY SCOTT KEMPER, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO
The archaeological treasures that survived 9/11
Nearly a million artifacts spanning four centuries of New York history were stored at the World Trade Center. These are the stories they told.
HISTORY OF THE CITY
THE OLDEST DOMESTICATED DOG REMAINS DISCOVERED IN THE AMERICAS ARE APPROXIMATELY HOW OLD?
A. 10,150 YEARS
B. 27,250 YEARS
C. 111,920 YEARS
CLICK TO SEE IF YOU’RE RIGHT!
PHOTOGRAPH BY HISTORY ARCHIVE, UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP/GETTY IMAGES
Hidden details from the Battle of the Bulge come to light
New techniques using drone lidar technology allow archaeologists to study the vast battlefields of World War II in more detail than ever before.
A THOUSAND HIDDEN FEATURES
PHOTOGRAPH BY STEPHEN ALVAREZ, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION
Explore the world like Indiana Jones at these 11 destinations
From Petra to Glasgow to a few surprising film locations, Hollywood’s favorite archaeologist inspired a generation of adventurers.
A TRAIL OF UNLIKELY DESTINATIONS
Heat waves worldwide are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer, yet many people brush off the dangers. Here’s how extreme heat affects us—and can kill you. +
HEAT STROKE IS REAL
This ancient society tried to stop El Niño—with child sacrifice. Desperate to make the torrential rains stop, they offered up their most precious resource to the gods: their children. +
THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
They were nine experienced hikers. Their bizarre deaths in Russia’s rugged Dyatlov Pass reverberated worldwide. Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries? +
WAS IT MURDER?
WHAT WILL WE EXPLORE NEXT?
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