From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why? Could it be that death isn't really the end, but rather a transition to a new beginning?

Cast: William Shatner, Tok Thompson, Nicholas Brown, Ahmed Osman, Jonathan Young, Lynn Picknett, Ken Jeremiah, Dominic Steavu, Nathan Orlowek, Mark Ebner, Elizabeth Harper, Alexei Yurchak, Eric Hickey, Paul Stonehill, Michio Kaku