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Dr. G: Measurement

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Everything is weighed and measured in an autopsy. Learn more about the process of weighing the human body in this video from Discovery.

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The Sarcophagus Workers (1:35)

Scientist are working to discover tombs in the Valley of Golden Mummies.

The Surprise (7:15)

Archaeologists find an ancient mummified mother and child. Learn more about the cause of death of the mummies.

Dr. G: Tools of the Trade (6:10)

See the wide range of tools -- both high-tech and simple -- that are used to perform autopsies. Learn more about the daily grind of a medical examiner in this video from Discovery.

World's Largest Cemetery: The Sheik Soby Site (1:08)

The Sheik Soby was a burial chamber for family dynasties of high priest and govenors. Many of these sites have not been discoverd.

Moving the Sarcophagus Lid (4:29)

Using a method practiced by Egyptians a thousand years ago, the Egyptian workers move the lid of a sarcophagus.

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Critical Incident: Similar Cases (4:08)

After taking a closer look at the murders of a preacher and his wife, investigators soon begin to find similarities between this case and earlier crimes. Learn more about forensic science in this video.

Forensic Experts Examine a T-Shirt (1:49)

From the archives of Discovery: Using a variety of methods, forensic researchers hope to discover evidence of crime on this t-shirt. Learn more about forensic science and methods.

Measuring Bones 3 (1:54)

From the archives of Discovery: Forensic researchers use a variety of methods to analyze and measure fragments of bone. Learn more about forensics and bone analysis.

Forensic Research with a Green Light (1:28)

From the archives of Discovery: Forensic investigators routinely use high-powered lights to scrutinize a piece of evidence. Learn more about forensic research.

Measuring the Skull (1:38)

From the archives of Discovery: Forensic investigators measure the skull of a victim and determine if the skull was damaged or unique. Learn more about forensic analysis.

Measuring Bones 4 (1:43)

From the archives of Discovery: Forensic researchers use a variety of methods to analyze and measure fragments of bone. Learn more about forensics and bone analysis.

Measuring Bones 2 (1:54)

From the archives of Discovery: Forensic researches use a variety of methods to analyze and measure fragments of bone. Learn more about forensics and bone analysis.

Measuring Bones (1:50)

From the archives of Discovery: Forensic researches use a variety of methods to analyze and measure fragments of bone. Learn more about forensics and bone analysis.

Bone Analysis (2:02)

From the archives of Discovery: Forensic researchers use a variety of methods to analyze and measure fragments of bone. Learn more about forensics and bone analysis.

Small Bones 3 (1:41)

From the archives of Discovery: Close scrutiny of small bones allows a forensic investigator to place the bones back together perfectly. Learn more about forensic analysis.