Bodies in the Bog and the Archaeological Imagination

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The book delves into the cultural impact of northern Europe's bog bodies, mummified remains from the early Iron Age that have sparked interest in art, science, and philosophy. Karin Sanders examines how these artifacts have been interpreted by figures like Freud and Heaney, serving as metaphors for trauma, nostalgia, and identity. She argues that their dual nature as archaeological finds and human beings challenges our understanding of history and humanity, prompting a reevaluation of ethical and aesthetic boundaries in contemporary culture.