Aztec mummy this event. In the late 19th Century, resurrected Aztec mummies replaced their Egyptian counterparts in popular American stories such as "The Squaw Hollow Sensation", which appeared in 1879 and told the story of "the discovery and revival of a 1000-year-old Aztec mummy". Aztec mummy-themed stories continued in American novels, films, comic books, and television throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. Notable examples include fictional confrontations between Aztec mummies and the Lone Ranger (comic book), (television), and Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy (film). Aztec mummy-themed horror films produced in Mexico include "La Momia Azteca", which was the
Evolution of timpani in the 18th and 19th centuries Evolution of timpani in the 18th and 19th centuries The modern timpani evolved in the 18th and 19th centuries from the simple 12th-century membranophone of the Naker to a complex instrument, consisting of a suspended kettle with a foot operated clutch, capable of rapid tuning. The technological evolution of the instrument led to increased interest in its capabilities and sound among such composers as Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann, and Hector Berlioz. Initially used only outdoors, the instrument underwent modifications in the 16th and 17th centuries that led to its incorporation into chamber ensembles. During the 18th and 19th centuries,