Mummies
Bones of contention
The University of Melbourne's anatomy museum includes Egyptian mummified remains and Ned Kelly's death mask in its large and significant collection.
Treasure trove gathered from afar
Researchers at the Harry Brookes Allen Museum at Melbourne University discovered the mummified head of an Egyptian woman while cataloguing 60 storage boxes.
A chance to unwrap the mystery around mummies
Mummies fascinate the public imagination, and draw crowds to museums, but displaying human remains needs careful consideration.