Festival Of The Dead: Human Bones - Open Learning

What can our bones say about us? Can we discover unique stories and insights into the past through our fingers and toes? Discover the mysteries that lie beneath the skin and how they can unlock the secrets of our ancestors.

This one day course is an introduction to the study of human bones. During the course students will explore the subject by examining real archaeological examples from medieval Coventry. We will take a closer look at the skeleton, names of bones as well as age, disease and tooth decay. Suitable
for learners starting out on this subject.