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A 27,000-year-old teenage skeleton known as 'The Prince' was found with injuries likely caused by a bear mauling, and evidence suggests he survived for a few days after the attack. The lavish burial, initially thought to indicate high social status, may instead reflect ritual practices related to his traumatic injuries.
Archaeologists in Iran have discovered a 3,000-year-old elite teenage burial site containing rich grave goods like gold jewelry and a decorated cosmetics box with snake and scorpion carvings, indicating social hierarchy and trade connections during the Greater Khorasan Civilization.
Archaeologists in Crimea have discovered an early-medieval burial site at the Almalyk-dere necropolis, filled with gold and silver jewelry belonging to noble women from the 4th to 6th century. The site, located on the Mangup plateau, is the largest early medieval necropolis in the region. Despite previous looting, the excavation revealed well-preserved artifacts, including gold earrings with precious stones and a decorated pyxis. The findings suggest the burial ground was reserved for the elite of southwestern Crimea.
Researchers have discovered 15,000-year-old Ephedra seed cones in a burial site in Morocco, suggesting early humans used plants as drugs. The Ephedra plant, known for its stimulant properties, was likely consumed during burial rituals by the Iberomaurusians, indicating a sophisticated understanding of its effects. This finding highlights the significant role of plants in prehistoric life, predating agriculture, and suggests that ancient humans used plants for medicinal and ritualistic purposes.
Scientists have reconstructed the face of a 16th-century woman found buried with a brick jammed into her mouth on the Venetian island of Lazzaretto Nuovo, believed to prevent her from feeding as locals thought she was a vampire. The woman, who lived into her 60s, was found in a mass grave from the bubonic plague era, and researchers used forensic reconstruction to investigate whether the brick was placed before or after her death, ultimately concluding that it was likely inserted while she was still alive.
Scientists have reconstructed the face of a 16th-century woman buried with a brick in her mouth on the Venetian island of Lazzaretto Nuovo, believed by locals to be a vampire responsible for the plague. Forensic researcher Cícero Moraes investigated the possibility of the brick being inserted while she was alive and concluded that it was feasible. The woman, who lived into her 60s, was found to be a lower-class European. The discovery sheds light on burial practices and superstitions of the time.
Archaeologists in northeastern Spain have discovered a cave used as a burial site for over 4,000 years, containing more than 7,000 bones. The site, known as Cova dels Xaragalls, was used for communal burials during the late Neolithic and throughout the Bronze Age, with high-status individuals buried alone. The cave also revealed bones of wild goats and charcoal dating back over 45,000 years, suggesting possible use by Neanderthals. Ongoing research includes ancient DNA analysis and ceramic studies to further understand the site's significance.
At least 16,500 people attended Alexey Navalny’s funeral and burial in Moscow's Maryino district, according to the White Counter organization, which monitors mass events. The count was based on the number of people crossing the Brateevskaya Bridge during the procession, though it does not include those who left immediately after the service or arrived from the subway.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's funeral service and burial will take place in Moscow on Friday, with his spokesperson announcing the details. Navalny's allies accused the Kremlin of obstructing their attempts to organize a larger event a day earlier. Navalny's wife expressed fears of possible arrests at the funeral, while also accusing President Vladimir Putin of having him murdered. The Kremlin denies state involvement in Navalny's death and any agreement to free him prior to his death.
Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader who died in prison, will be buried in Moscow despite the government's efforts to prevent a public display of mourning. Navalny's allies have vowed to press ahead with plans for a public procession and a church service, despite warnings from authorities that they would take action to prevent any unauthorized gatherings. Navalny's death has sparked international condemnation and calls for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise.
Russian authorities are pressuring Alexei Navalny's mother to agree to a private burial and threatening to bury him in the prison colony where he died, despite his family's insistence on claiming his body for a public funeral in Moscow. President Biden and other leaders have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being responsible for Navalny's death, leading to new sanctions against Russian entities. The refusal to hand over Navalny's body has sparked shock and condemnation, with many calling for his body to be returned to his family for a traditional burial.
The Kremlin has threatened to let the body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny rot unless his family agrees to bury him in secret, according to his allies. Navalny's allies have accused the Russian authorities of trying to intimidate his family as they continue to demand the return of his body for an independent autopsy.
Alexei Navalny's mother, Lyudmila Navalnaya, claims she has been shown her son's body and pressured by Russian authorities to allow a "secret" burial, alleging blackmail and threats. She insists on the return of her son's body and accuses authorities of setting conditions for the burial. Navalny's widow believes he was killed by Russian authorities, while allies claim the death certificate cites natural causes. Navalny died in a prison colony on 16 February.
A Nashville husband, Joseph Glynn, has been charged with beating his wife, Jackie Glynn, to death with a hammer and burying her body in a hole he had dug on their property, lying to their children about her leaving due to terminal illness. He allegedly drove her body to another property and dumped it in a hole, then told their children she had left because she was terminally ill. He is also accused of selling her belongings and contacting a realtor to sell the property where he buried her. Joseph Glynn is currently held on a $1,030,000 bond and faces charges of abuse of a corpse and evidence tampering.
Former NBA G League player Chance Comanche has confessed to strangling a 23-year-old woman with an HDMI cord and burying her body in a Nevada desert. Comanche, along with his ex-girlfriend Sakari Harnden, is responsible for the murder of Marayana Rodgers. Comanche was arrested by the FBI and is awaiting extradition to Nevada. He confessed to the murder plot after failing to hire a hitman. Both Comanche and Harnden strangled Rodgers during a double date setup, with Comanche using the HDMI cord. Comanche played for the Stockton Kings before his arrest, while Harnden has also been charged with murder and kidnapping.