Tag: Dental calculus
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First Scientific Evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh Unearthed in 14th-Century Skeleton
Groundbreaking discovery ties Edinburgh to the Black Death A team of researchers has uncovered the first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh, based on the remains of a teenage boy who died in the 14th century. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into how the plague affected Scotland’s capital, supporting centuries of historical…
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Black Death Evidence Found in Edinburgh – 14th Century Discovery
First Scientific Evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh A remarkable discovery by archaeologists provides the first scientific evidence that the Black Death reached Edinburgh in the 14th century. Remains from a teenage boy, discovered in a historic burial site, have yielded a startling clue: plaque on the child’s teeth contains DNA markers and pathogens…