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Researchers analyzed DNA from soldiers in Napoleon's 1812 army and discovered multiple infectious diseases, including previously undetected bacteria, suggesting that a combination of illnesses contributed to the army's high mortality during the Russian campaign.
Scientists analyzed DNA from teeth of soldiers buried in a Lithuanian mass grave from Napoleon's army, revealing infections with bacteria causing paratyphoid and relapsing fever, shedding light on the diseases that contributed to their demise during the harsh Russian campaign.
The full excavation of a mass grave containing the remains of babies and children at Tuam, County Galway, is set to begin, aiming to identify victims and address historical injustices linked to the St Mary's mother-and-baby home operated by the Bon Secours Sisters. The process involves international experts and is expected to continue until 2027, with ongoing investigations and DNA testing to seek justice for the victims.
Archaeologists have begun a two-year excavation at a site in Tuam, Ireland, believed to contain the remains of nearly 800 infants buried in unmarked graves by the Bon Secours order between 1925 and 1961, marking a significant step in addressing Ireland's historical treatment of children in religious institutions.
Irish authorities have begun excavating a site at a former home for unwed mothers in Tuam, Ireland, where nearly 800 children are believed to be buried in a hidden septic tank, revealing a tragic history of child mortality and institutional abuse by Catholic nuns. The excavation aims to recover the remains and address the dark legacy of church-run homes that housed and often neglected vulnerable children throughout the 20th century.
Irish authorities have begun excavating a site at a former home for unwed mothers in Tuam, Ireland, where nearly 800 children are believed to be buried in a hidden septic tank, revealing a tragic history of child mortality and institutional abuse by Catholic nuns. The excavation aims to recover the remains and address the dark legacy of church-run homes that housed and often neglected vulnerable children throughout the 20th century.
A mass grave has been found at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, which had been under a two-week siege by the Israeli army, rendering the facility inoperable. The siege has turned the hospital into a graveyard, putting what was once Gaza’s largest medical complex out of service.
Archaeologists in Nuremberg, Germany have unearthed what may be Europe's largest mass grave, containing around 1,000 skeletons of plague victims dating back to the 14th century. The site, discovered during an archaeological survey for new residential buildings, is believed to hold over 1,500 bodies. The mass graves, likely a result of plague outbreaks occurring every decade, provide insight into the impact of the Thirty Years War and the demographic makeup of the city at the time. Excavation and analysis of the remains are ongoing, with plans for an exhibition in 2025.
Palestinian officials accuse Israeli forces of carrying out "execution-style" killings in Gaza after the discovery of a mass grave containing at least 30 decomposing bodies, some of which were blindfolded and had their hands tied behind their backs. The discovery comes as the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 27,000, with over 66,000 injured, and more than 25,000 Palestinian children estimated to have lost one or both parents in the past four months.
Israel returned dozens of bodies to Gaza, believed to be Palestinians killed during conflict with Hamas militants. The bodies, in various states of decomposition, were delivered in body bags by an Israeli container truck to the Kerem Shalom border crossing. Families searched through the bodies for their missing loved ones, with one man frantically looking for his son who was killed in a bombing. Israeli officials have not confirmed whether the bodies are those of hostages, but have stated their commitment to finding all hostages and returning any bodies still held in Gaza.
Palestinian authorities demand an international investigation after a mass grave containing at least 30 decomposing bodies of Palestinian detainees, who were allegedly blindfolded and handcuffed, is found in Gaza. Palestinian officials accuse Israeli soldiers of executing the civilians, while Hamas calls for human rights organizations to document the mass grave. The discovery has prompted calls for accountability and an end to Israel's mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, with the International Court of Justice previously ordering Israel to take measures to avoid Palestinian casualties and acts that could amount to genocide.
Due to overcrowding in cemeteries, Palestinians in Gaza are being buried in a mass grave, highlighting the dire situation in the region.
A humanitarian team from the World Health Organization (WHO) visited Shifa Hospital in Gaza and described it as a "death zone." They found signs of shelling and gunfire, and discovered a mass grave at the hospital entrance containing over 80 bodies. Due to security risks, the team was only able to spend an hour inside the hospital.
Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City has been forced to bury dozens of patients in a mass grave as Israeli forces surround the facility, according to hospital officials. The hospital director stated that 179 bodies have been interred in the courtyard, including seven babies and 29 intensive care patients. The hospital's generator ran out of fuel on Saturday, causing a lack of electricity in the morgues. Israel claims that the hospital sits atop a complex of tunnels and a command center used by Hamas fighters, but Hamas denies this and says that thousands of Palestinians, including patients and displaced civilians, are trapped inside the hospital grounds and under constant fire. The deteriorating conditions at hospitals in Gaza, including the lack of fuel and damage from the conflict, have led to tensions between Israel and its allies.
The confession of a 98-year-old former French resistance fighter, Edmond Reveil, about the summary execution of German prisoners of war by his fellow resistance fighters during World War II has upended the narrative of heroism surrounding the resistance movement. Reveil's admission led to a high-profile Franco-German dig to search for a mass grave, but no human remains were found. The revelation has sparked controversy in the community, with some finding it hard to understand the investigation, while others see it as an opportunity for reconciliation and a chance to acknowledge the complexities of war.