The potential applications of microCT scanning in the field of archaeobotany are only just
beginning to be explored. The imaging technique can extract new archaeobotanical …

This chapter reviews current evidence of infant development and pelvic morphology from the
hominin fossil record over our evolutionary history and considers the implications for …

Microbial bioerosion, in all its manifestations, is one of the major factors determining the long-
term survival of archaeologically and environmentally important artefacts and ecofacts made …

Histotaphonomy has become an important area of research in funerary archaeology. It
focuses on diagenetic alterations in bone microstructure and the reconstruction of post …

Do we need an archaeology of mothering? For prehistoric periods, I would argue, we need
to challenge notions of parenting and child care that may subconsciously shape …

The post-mortem changes that take place during the decomposition of corpses are
extremely complex and have been the subject of considerable research because of their …

In recent years histological analysis has become widely used for reconstructing mortuary
treatment in archaeological contexts. Interpretations rely on the degree and nature of …

Objective This paper looks to broaden the methodological possibilities for diagnosing
osteomalacia in archaeological bone using micro-CT analysis. Increasing the identification …

Bioarchaeology is a relatively young field that aims to improve our understanding of life,
death, and interrelationships among past humans around the globe. The discipline grew out …

The chemical (eg, preservation/embalming) treatment of skeletal remains can reduce overall
DNA quality and quantity. The histological and stable isotope examination of treated and …