"Unearthed: The Mysterious Burial of a Face-Down Medieval Girl with Bound Ankles"
Researchers from the Museum of London Archaeology have discovered the burial site of a 15-year-old girl in England dating back to the 9th century. The girl was buried face-down, a deviation from typical burial practices of the time, leading researchers to believe that the community wanted to prevent her from returning from the dead. The burial site suggests that early Medieval villagers may have feared the undead, even before the widespread belief in vampires. The girl's burial position and the possible tying of her ankles indicate that extra measures were taken to ensure she could not come back. The analysis also revealed signs of childhood malnutrition and a spinal joint disease, suggesting she was of low social status.