A deathhack is a technique employed to make efficient or functional use of human remains. Since people frequently discover human bones, heads, and mummies at garage sales, in luggage, or in the forgotten corner of an attic, it’s important to… Read More ›
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Archaeologists believe the bones found in an Edinburgh garden may belong to the victims of body snatchers
In September 2012 construction workers renovating a townhouse in Edinburgh made a gruesome discovery in the garden…human bones in a shallow grave. According to The Scotsman, researchers now think it’s likely these remains may belong to the unfortunate victims of… Read More ›
1200 pieces of bone were found in the basement of a house rented by this Founding Father
In 1998, construction workers doing repair work in the basement at 36 Craven Street in London found more than 1200 pieces of bone (human and nonhuman) in a pit that was 1 meter wide and 1 meter deep. Since old human… Read More ›
The skeleton of William Burke, body snatcher on display
William Burke and William Hare were murderers who went on a 10 month killing spree in 1828, and sold the bodies of their 16 victims to Dr. Robert Knox, an anatomy lecturer, to be dissected at the medical school. Prior… Read More ›
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