Tag: medieval Scotland
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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…
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First Scientific Evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh Found on Skeleton
Groundbreaking discovery links Edinburgh’s past to the Black Death A major breakthrough in medieval archaeology has emerged from Edinburgh, where scientists have identified the first direct evidence of the Black Death in the city. The clues come from the teeth of a teenage boy who lived in the 14th century, offering a rare, concrete connection…
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Scientific Breakthrough: First Evidence of the Black Death Found in Edinburgh Skeleton
Groundbreaking discovery ties Edinburgh to the 14th-century plague Archaeologists have revealed the first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh, unearthed from the remains of a teenage boy who lived in the 14th century. The discovery adds a crucial data point to the historical record of the pandemic, which swept through Europe in the…