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DNA reveals identity of Franklin expedition officer; remains show signs of cannibalism
Nearly 179 years after Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage, scientists have positively identified the remains of James Fitzjames, one of the senior officers aboard the HMS Erebus. The discovery confirms cannibalism in the final days of the expedition...
More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/09/dna-reveals-identity-of-franklin-expedition-officer/
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