Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond

What the bones of the past tell us about the way we live today.

Step into the world of "bio-archaeology" as this book investigates the secrets hidden in ancient skeletons. Crypt takes you through the history of pandemics, famines, and everyday life in the Middle Ages. It is a fascinating, sometimes macabre, but always deeply human look at how our ancestors survived—or didn't—in a world before modern medicine.

 ► Uncovering the hidden layers of our shared human experience — The ARCHIVE in the BELOW KEY FEATURES provide a quiet look. ◄

• Detectives of the Past: You will learn how modern science can look at a 500-year-old skull and tell you exactly what that person ate and how they died. Lessons from the Plague:
• Gain vital insights into how humanity has faced massive biological crises throughout history.
• A Human Connection: You’ll benefit from a series of "case studies" that turn dusty skeletons into real people with real stories.