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The hidden history found in your teeth | Carolyn Freiwald

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Uncovering Migration Through Teeth and Bones

This chapter explores how dental and skeletal remains can illuminate human migration and ancestry. By examining tooth structure and enamel, the narrative reveals insights into diet, geographic origins, and familial connections, illustrated with historical examples from ancient Maya civilizations and European exploration.

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