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Ice as an Element of Mummification

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The Iceman dried as he froze, so that ice crystals were nearly nonexistent and his cell walls remained mostly intact.
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Forensic Skeleton Reconstruction 3

Forensic Skeleton Reconstruction 3 (1:51)

From the archives of Discovery: A researcher takes a collection of bones and begins to re-assemble a skeleton. Learn more about forensic research.

Forensic Scientists Checks for Fingerprints 2

Forensic Scientists Checks for Fingerprints 2 (1:34)

From the archives of Discovery: Watch closely as this forensic researcher discovers and pulls fingerprints from a strip of tape. Learn more about forensic research.

How Falcon Mummies Work

How Falcon Mummies Work (2:23)

To learn more about the role of x-ray technology in mummy research, check out this video from HowStuffWorks.

Dr. G: Hidden Causes

Dr. G: Hidden Causes (3:28)

Not every car accident is an open-and-shut case. Learn more about the investigative process in this video from Discovery.

Dr. G: Tools of the Trade

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.

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Critical Incident: Similar Cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.