Science Alert · 14 Nov 2026
Scientists Issue 'Words of Warning' After Strange Discovery in Danish Skeletons
There's something strange about some of the skeletons buried in monasteries in Denmark. Some seem to date back decades – or even centuries – before their final resting places were even built. Scientists from the University of Southern Denmark and the Center for Isotope Research believe they've found the answer. In a comment article published in npj Heritage Science, they've issued "words of warning" for archaeologists when dating medieval human remains.
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