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Jacqueline McKinley on unearthing bones and stories at Britain's ancient burial sites

The Life Scientific

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Cremation Practices and Cultural Insights

This chapter delves into ancient cremation sites, debunking misconceptions and highlighting the differences between modern and historical practices. It reveals the significance of skeletal remains and burial artifacts in understanding ancient cultures, while contrasting past communal death rituals with contemporary, more private attitudes towards death.

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