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Prompt
I want you to create a 35-second video for my channel, which is about absurd, curiosity-driven "what if" and bizarre history stories.
The topic for this video is: "Did you know that Napoleon's army actually consume Egyptian mummies?"
My audience is young adults in the US (18–35), curious, meme-savvy, and entertained by shocking history-meets-myth scenarios.
Duration
32 seconds
Platforms
YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reel, X, Facebook, Reddit
Transcript
Did you know that Napoleon's army consumed mummies?
Back in the early 19th century, during their campaign in Egypt, European habits met ancient tombs in a disturbing way.
With fuel scarce, records describe soldiers using preserved Egyptian mummies as firewood for their camps.
The ancient dead were literally burned to keep the living warm through the desert nights.
Meanwhile, apothecaries back in Europe were selling powdered mummy remains as a legitimate medicine.
So whether you were a soldier or a patient, the dead were simply a resource.
Video description
Did Napoleon's army really burn Egyptian mummies for fuel? This video uncovers one of history's strangest — and darkest — intersections of war, science, and superstition. Learn how 19th-century soldiers reportedly used ancient mummies as firewood, while European apothecaries ground human remains into so-called "mummy medicine." Explore the bizarre beliefs that turned Egypt's ancient dead into a resource for the living. Perfect for history buffs, archaeology fans, and anyone fascinated by the unsettling truths behind Napoleon's Egyptian campaign and Europe's obsession with antiquity.
