Mummies on the Market | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 2m

Scientists uncover a chilling underground market trading mummified human remains online—heads, hands, and more—posing real health risks as ancient bodies harbor dormant bacteria and fungi. Poor storage and mishandling in homes or garages can release harmful spores, especially for immunocompromised people, while toxic embalming chemicals like arsenic linger. The trade, often mislabeled as “archaeological samples,” thrives unregulated—with Canadian sellers and postal workers unwittingly exposed. Ethical concerns mount over commodifying human remains, particularly from non-European cultures…