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Bog Mysteries: Mummified Bodies and Frankenstein-Like Discoveries
Manage episode 455944093 series 2913072
In this fascinating episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole unravel the eerie tale of ancient bog bodies found in South Uist, Scotland. These Bronze Age remains aren’t your typical archaeological find—they’re stitched-together puzzles of multiple individuals, preserved in bogs and buried beneath a 3,000-year-old house. Explore the mysteries behind these Frankenstein-like creations, how bogs preserve bodies with their unique chemistry, and the theories about why ancient people may have created such bizarre ancestral fusions.
Perfect for history buffs, archaeology enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a strange, unsolved mystery, this episode will leave you wondering about the secrets bogs still hold.
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171 episodes
Manage episode 455944093 series 2913072
In this fascinating episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole unravel the eerie tale of ancient bog bodies found in South Uist, Scotland. These Bronze Age remains aren’t your typical archaeological find—they’re stitched-together puzzles of multiple individuals, preserved in bogs and buried beneath a 3,000-year-old house. Explore the mysteries behind these Frankenstein-like creations, how bogs preserve bodies with their unique chemistry, and the theories about why ancient people may have created such bizarre ancestral fusions.
Perfect for history buffs, archaeology enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a strange, unsolved mystery, this episode will leave you wondering about the secrets bogs still hold.
🎉 Support us on Patreon to keep the episodes coming! 🪼🦤🧠 For more laughs, catch us on YouTube!
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