Access restricted to authorised NICC staff and students. Producer: Spiegel TV Series: Genetics and Evolution Date Added: 01/15/2019 Copyright Date: � 1998 Item #: 8462 Type: Documentary Film Run Time: 01:36:29
Contents:
"The discovery in the Alps of a 5300-year-old-corpse, perfectly preserved by five millennia of ice, allowed a rare glimpse into the daily life of Stone Age man: his diet, his clothing, and way of life. This program follows scientists and archaeologists as they analyze his hair, clothing, and stomach to uncover clues to how our ancestors lived and died. The program offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the archaeological finds of the century. (97 minutes, color)." ---cover
Summary:
The discovery in the Alps of a 5300-year-old corpse, perfectly preserved by five millennia of ice, allowed a rare glimpse into the daily life of Stone Age man: his diet, his clothing, and way of life. This program follows scientists and archaeologists as they analyze his hair, clothing, and stomach to uncover clues to how our ancestors lived and died. The program offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the archaeological finds of the century. (97 minutes) Shows the 1991 discovery, retrieval and study of the body of a man who died in an Alpine snow storm over 3000 years ago. Details what is learned about his way of life, as well as the international effort to unlock the secrets of the find. Examines a 5300-year-old corpse discovered in the Alps. Perfectly preserved by five millennia of ice, the corpse allows a rare glimpse into the daily life of Stone Age man: his diet, his clothing, and way of life. Follows scientists and archaeologists as they analyze his hair, clothing, and stomach to uncover clues as to how our ancestors lived and died. Unravelling the secrets of the 5,000-year-old corpse found frozen in an Alpine glacier.
Series:
Ethnographic video online ; volume 1 Horizon ; series 28, episode 14
OCLC:
(OCoLC)908386602
Locations:
PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)
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