In this episode, Thomas talks about the discovery, investigation, and historiography of the “Weerdinge Couple” bog bodies.

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Disclaimer: These images of the deceased are shown for educational reasons but it is important that we remember that they are people. Please take care while viewing.



Images:

1 A Peat Bog in Overijsel, The Netherlands
2 Sphagnum Moss
3 Dutch Peat Cutters
4 Peat Gatherers in Somerset, England
5 Peat Cutters in the Dunes, Vincent Van Gogh
6 Bog Body in situ found in Neder Fredeniksmose
7 Tollund Man
8 Lindow Man
9 The Weerdinge Couple
10 Detail of Intestines, The Weerdinge Couple

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Mummification is the natural or artificial preservation of the soft tissue of a dead body. #History #Tutankhamun #NazcaCivilization #LindowMan #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/collection/242/a-gallery-of-20-mummies-from-around-the-world/

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So today something closer to home than usual. For those of you familiar with Lindow Man from the @BritishMuseum, this is where he was found 40 years ago in North Cheshire close to Wilmslow. BTW, there were two further bodies of the Roman period found in the same area. The Bog is currently undergoing environmental restoration work, I will keep you posted on the slow (!) progress.