Bioarchaeology

Human Remains Skeletal Analysis Genetic Analysis DNA Analysis Human Remains Analysis Radiocarbon Dating Ancient DNA Human-Animal Interaction Paleopathology Mummy Studies Mummy Analysis Osteoarchaeology Demographics Bone Chemistry

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18th-Century Austrian Mummy Identified and Preserved by Rare Embalming Technique

Researchers confirm the identity of Franz Xaver Sidler von Rosenegg and uncover a unique rectal embalming method involving absorbent materials and zinc chloride.

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Ancient Bones in Spain Likely Belong to Influential Ninth-Century Bishop

Bioarchaeology

18th-Century Austrian Mummy Identified and Preserved by Rare Embalming Technique

First Physical Evidence of Roman Gladiators Fighting Lions Unearthed in Britain

Skeleton in York Reveals First Physical Evidence of Gladiator-Lion Combat

Ancient Fire and Violence Offer Clues to Lives of Neolithic Ukrainians

Ancient DNA Analysis Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About Pompeii Victims

Ancient Belgian Skeleton Revealed as Composite of Bones Spanning Millennia

Mary Rose Shipwreck Study Links Handedness to Bone Chemistry

DNA Analysis Uncovers Identity of Medieval 'Well-man' in Norway

DNA Confirms Identity of Franklin Expedition Officer Cannibalized by Crew

DNA Identifies Franklin Expedition Sailor, Reveals Cannibalism

Ancient Bones in Spain Likely Belong to Influential Ninth-Century Bishop