Leprosy in the Middle Ages – A Tale of Tragedy and Prejudice
Leprosy has always been a subject of interest among scientists, since there is and was a lot of controversy surrounding it. According to traditional theories,
2 February 2017
London Construction Reveals Medieval Graves
London is built on layers of its own past. Occasionally they poke through to the present, like the old Roman walls and the Temple of
11 October 2012
Medieval remains could lie under planned Shrewsbury college site
A report by Shropshire Council’s Archaeology Service is recommending that a field evaluation is carried out to determine exactly what is below a piece of
31 August 2011
Hole in the head: How medieval soldiers survived after battle thanks to early day brain surgery
A massive haul of bones discovered in a medieval graveyard has given an insight into the medical capabilities of people 1,500 years ago. The skeletons,
11 April 2011
Columbus Didn’t Sail Syphilis Back to Europe
Dozens of skeletons unearthed in London may provide the first solid evidence that syphilis did not sail into Europe with Christopher Columbus and his crew,
27 October 2010
Archaeologists surprised by medieval skeletons found at Chickerell site
Medieval skeletons have been uncovered during the first stage of £200,000 building work to revamp a church in Chickerell. Archaeologists were called in when the
20 September 2010
Secrets of the Stirling Castle skeletons – Meet the experts behind fascinating medieval discoveries
The secrets of medieval skeletons discovered at Stirling Castle will be revealed during an evening with forensic anthropologist Professor Sue Black and archaeologist Gordon Ewart.
17 September 2010
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