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The episode explores the history and mystery of Ancient Egyptian mummies that were displayed in Minneapolis' Central Library.

A pair of Ancient Egyptian mummies once were a main reason for visits to Minneapolis' Central Library. They were on display there from the 1880s to the 1980s. But where did they go when the library got out of the museum business? And why were they in Minnesota in the first place? Eleanor Hildebrandt shares their tale with host Erica Pearson.

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Host: Erica Pearson

Guest: Eleanor Hildebrandt

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Places: Minneapolis, Central Library, Minnesota

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