"Uncovering a Life Story Through Human Sacrifice Victim's Teeth"

Researchers have reconstructed the life history of Vittrup Man, a forager-turned-farmer who lived over 5,000 years ago in what is now Denmark, by analyzing isotopes in his teeth. They found that he was from coastal Scandinavia, moved to Denmark later in life, and was likely killed in an act of ritual violence. His diet and genetic ancestry were also revealed, shedding light on his life story. The findings provide unprecedented detail about a person from such a distant past and may help understand similar preserved remains.