Bog Bodies: Peat-Preserved People and the Secrets of Iron Age Death

Intellectually Curious

A deep dive into peat bog mummies—how acidic, cold, and oxygen-poor conditions preserve skin and soft tissues while dissolving bones—and the dark histories behind famous finds like Tollund Man and Lindow Man. We explore the science behind the preservation, from skin tanning to bone dissolution, and then examine the competing theories—ritual sacrifice, execution, and social estrangement—through modern forensic tools. Using radiocarbon dating, stable isotopes, CT scans, and facial reconstructions, we reveal how these time capsules reshape our understanding of Iron Age life, violence, and culture.

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