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Bodies in the bog and the archaeological imagination

by Karin Sanders

This study explores the cultural, scientific, and artistic impact of northern Europe's preserved Iron Age bog bodies. It analyses how these remains challenge our understanding of the past, serving as both archaeological artefacts and symbols of shared humanity.

Accession 3383 ISBN 9780226734040 Publisher University of Chicago Press
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