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Iceman Lived a While After Arrow Wound

Posted Wed May 2, 2012 08:47 AM ET | 0

Traces of blood are found on the 5,300-year-old frozen mummy, revealing he did not die immediately. Read more

Posted Fri Apr 27, 2012 04:42 PM ET | 0

His body showed telltale signs that he suffered from Hand-Schuller-Christian disease. Read more

Posted Tue Feb 28, 2012 01:14 PM ET | 0

The 5,300-year-old ice mummy from the Alps appears to have had the oldest known case of Lyme disease. Read more

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Nov 21, 2011 09:15 AM ET | 0

CT scans suggest the Iceman may have shattered his eye in a fall after he was wounded by an arrow. Read more

Posted Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:27 PM ET | 0

Did the man who became the famous 5,000-year-old frozen corpse use acupuncture? And what was his round marble weapon? Read more

Posted Mon Sep 12, 2011 08:38 AM ET | 0

On the anniversary of the chance discovery of the Lascaux Caves in France, take a look at other fortuitous finds. Read more

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Jun 15, 2011 08:48 AM ET | 0

The 5,300-year-old mummy suffered from cavities, possibly brought on by a high-carb diet. Read more

Posted Fri Feb 25, 2011 08:11 AM ET | 0

A new illustration of Otzi the Iceman reveals a man with deep-set brown eyes, sunken cheeks and a furrowed face. Read more

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Aug 26, 2010 03:05 PM ET | 0

Otzi, the mummy found in the Italian Alps, may have gotten a proper send-off, suggests new research. Read more

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