funeral customs and rites

Takes a lighthearted look at what life may have been like for an Inca ruler, including mummification after death.

Examines how archaeologists discover ancient burial tombs, and the secrets these tombs reveal about the cultures of such Indian civilizations as the Moche, Quipus, Mayas, Aztecs, and Anasazi.

Presents a history of the double standard regarding the treatment of Indian graves, and focuses on the Pawnee tribe's efforts to reclaim the bones of their ancestors.

Discusses the discovery of the 500-year-old frozen body of a young girl on a mountain top in the Andes and how this discovery has increased our knowledge of the ancient South American civilization of the Incas.

Reveals what is known about four groups of prehistoric Indians from studies of their burial mounds along the Ohio River and its tributaries.

Describes the lifestyle of the emperor of the Incas, with a special focus on his mummification.