# Fall Asleep as an Embalmer Preparing a Mummy in Ancient Egypt

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Published: 2026-08-22T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drowsyhistorian/episodes/Fall-Asleep-as-an-Embalmer-Preparing-a-Mummy-in-Ancient-Egypt-e3ni3m8
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Get early episodes & ad-free audio on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian Step into an ancient Egyptian embalming house and follow the careful preparation of the dead for eternity. Surrounded by incense, cedar oil, resin, natron, and seemingly endless rolls of linen, you will assist skilled embalmers as they cleanse the body, apply fragrant oils, place protective amulets, complete the wrappings, and prepare the deceased for burial in the western desert. Discover how practical craftsmanship and sacred belief came together in one of history’s most elaborate funerary traditions. Every fold of linen, whispered prayer, and carefully painted symbol helps preserve the identity of the deceased and prepare the soul for the afterlife. Get comfortable, close your eyes, and fall asleep while working as an embalmer in ancient Egypt. 🛏️ Drowsy Historian’s Favorite Sleep Tools Looking to upgrade your nighttime routine? These are a few things I personally use or recommend: • Under Pillow Speaker for Ultimate Immersion → https://amzn.to/49fnEm1 • Sleep Earbuds for Enhanced Immersion → https://amzn.to/4fFWrMW • Blanket Soft Enough to Make the Plague Feel Tolerable → https://amzn.to/3GSOq8f • Weighted Blanket for Pretending You’re a Mummified Pharaoh → https://amzn.to/4kVJCgE • Sleep Mask Headphones For Total Historical Escape → https://amzn.to/4nWsNVn • Book Light for Reading About Plagues at 2AM → https://amzn.to/4eSg0iu • White Noise Machine for Blocking Out the 21st Century → https://amzn.to/3GJ9jTw These are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show while staying cozy. #AncientEgypt #EgyptianHistory #Mummification #SleepHistory #DrowsyHistorian #HistoryForSleep #BedtimeStory #Ancie…

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