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Podcast: Based on a True Story
Episode: The Mummy (1999) with Dr. Aidan Dodson
Description: The Mummy (1999) is packed with supernatural powers, Hollywood magic, and...maybe some truth? After all, mummies were a real thing. We'll chat with acclaimed Egyptologist Dr. Aidan Dodson to find out how much of the movie is based in history.Where to start learning more of the true story
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