The Vikings: Body Preservation in Burial Rituals
The Viking Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 11th centuries, also included specific methods of preserving the dead. While Vikings did not practice mummification, they did employ other techniques to ensure the body remained intact after death.
The Tarim mummies, discovered in the Tarim Basin in modern-day China, offer another fascinating example of body preservation in an ancient culture. These mummies, dating from around 1800 BCE to 200 CE, were remarkably well-preserved due to the dry, salty conditions of the region. What makes these mu
Throughout history, the discovery of well-preserved bodies has provided valuable insights into the burial customs, social practices, and daily life of ancient civilizations. These bodies, often discovered in remarkable conditions, offer a direct link to the past, revealing details about the health,
In stark contrast to Boudica’s rebellion, Cartimandua was a queen who collaborated with the Roman Empire. She was the leader of the Brigantes, one of the largest and most powerful Celtic tribes in northern Britain, whose territory covered much of modern-day Yorkshire.
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