Cultural Traditions

THE EGYPTIAN MUMMIFICATION PROCESS: How Egyptian Mummies Were Made

The Egyptian mummification process involves several steps whose outcome is to preserve of the body and the organs of the deceased.

WHAT IS CULTURAL HERITAGE, and How Can Science Protect It?

Cultural heritage is a collection of sites, objects and traditions that bring together the history, art and values of different cultures.

THE BIRDMAN COMPETITION: “The Hunger Games” of Rapa Nui

The birdman competition of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) was an annual competition revolving around the manutara bird egg to bring peace.

THE MOAI OF RAPA NUI: The Protectors of Easter Island

The moai are monolithic stone statues on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and they portray the ancestors of the Rapa Nui people.