Miranda AldhouseGreen , Val McDermid
Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500051825
- author:
- Miranda AldhouseGreen , Val McDermid
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 2.5 x 24.1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Archaeology, By Period
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The grisly story of the bog bodies has been uncovered in a major archaeological breakthrough. Preserved for centuries by the acidic properties of bogs, these ancient victims have yielded a wealth of information about our prehistoric past. Most of the bog bodies were discovered in regions with large areas of raised bog, including Ireland and northwest England. The peculiar conditions that preserved their skin, hair, soft tissue, and internal organs make them an intriguing case study for archaeologists. This book explores the extraordinary information these cases reveal, using a radically different style akin to a criminal investigation. The bog bodies are treated as crime scenes, providing valuable insights into the lives of our ancient ancestors. The book updates Professor P. V. Glob's seminal publication with new discoveries and improved scientific techniques, offering a fresh perspective on this fascinating topic.
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