NOVA 43x16 - Iceman Reborn

He was stalked, attacked and left to die alone. Murdered morethan 5,000 years ago, Otzi the Iceman is Europe's oldestknown natural mummy. Miraculously preserved in glacial ice,his remarkably intact remains continue to provide scientists,historians, and archeologists with groundbreaking discoveriesabout a crucial time in human history. But in order to protecthim from contamination, this extraordinary body has beenlocked away, out of reach, in a frozen crypt-until now. NOVAjoins renowned artist and paleo-sculptor Gary Staab as he hasbeen granted rare access into the Iceman's frozen lair. Garyhas been charged with creating an exact replica of the mummy,which scientists and the public alike can then study up closeand in person. As we see the Iceman reborn from 3D printing,resin, clay and paint, new revelations about Otzi's life andlegacy come to light, including surprising secrets hidden inhis genetic code.