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Indiana Jones in France

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Katharina

written by Marlon Bas, Bibliothèque Universitaire des Sciences du Vivant et de la Santé, Bordeaux, France, 04/07/2018 As anybody involved in archaeological science knows there are times when, like the great Indiana Jones, you must hop on a plane and … Continue reading →

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Hunting for molecules in feeding vessels

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Katharina

Small vessels with spouts, from which liquid can be poured, are sometimes found in Bronze and Iron Age graves and settlements. They come in many sizes, shapes and decorations; although they generally fit the period-specific style, each piece is unique. … Continue reading →

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Why we don’t make cheese from mummy’s breast-milk

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Katharina

Cheese-making is a prehistoric craft. Cheese is usually made from animal milk, from cows, goats or sheep. Archaeological evidence suggests that milk production is likely to be as old as the domestication of sheep. Secure evidence in the form of … Continue reading →

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