Oct 10, 2026 58 min

Cocaine Mummies

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In 1992, researchers reported finding cocaine, nicotine, and THC inside ancient Egyptian mummies, chemicals that shouldn’t have been there. We investigate the controversial tests and the theories behind the Cocaine Mummies mystery, from contamination and unknown plants to ancient trade and possible contact between the Old and New Worlds. Watch the full episode on YouTube: ▶ https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYT Support the show + unlock bonus episodes: 🎧 300+ bonus video & audio episodes ▶ https://theoriesofthethirdkind.supercast.com

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