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From the brilliant bioarchaeologist and bestselling author of River Kings comes a gripping history of the Anglo-Saxons, centered on six bone chests stored for over a thousand years in Winchester Cathedral. In 1642, William Waller and his Parliamentarian army invaded Winchester, targeting the cathedral that had stood for over 600 years. In their search for treasure, they desecrated the cathedral’s holiest area, smashing the beautiful mortuary chests that housed the remains of West Saxon kings, saints, and bishops, including Queen Emma of Normandy and Edward the Confessor. The soldiers destroyed the sacred stained glass and scattered bones across the floor. After the chaos, local residents salvaged the glass and hid the chests for protection. Today, six chests remain, containing a mix of original bones. In 2014, they were opened for the first time for scientific study, leading to remarkable discoveries through isotope analysis, carbon dating, and DNA analysis. Cat Jarman utilizes this evidence to craft a vivid narrative of the early history of England, highlighting the influence of Vikings and offering a revisionist perspective on the role of women during this transformative period. This account brings Anglo-Saxon history to life in a compelling and colorful way.
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The Bone Chests, Cat Jarman
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- 2023
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