What Famous Historical Figures Actually Looked Like

Published on 03/10/2020
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What A 500 Year Old Dubliner Really Looked Like

In 2014, archaeologists discovered the remains of a man who lived to be 500 years old. His skeleton was found along with 4 others and all of them showed signs of heavy manual labor and malnutrition. Researchers believe this means they had a low socioeconomic status. After experts preserved the skull, they created quite an accurate image of what the man would look like today.

What A 500 Year Old Dubliner Really Looked Like

What A 500 Year Old Dubliner Really Looked Like

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Jane Of Jamestown

Jane was only 14 years old when she passed away. Jane lived during the 1600s, a period when people did anything to stay alive, including turning to cannibalism. The young girl was actually eaten by her co-settlers in Jamestown. Her leg bones and skull were discovered in a cellar back in 2012.

Jane Of Jamestown

Jane Of Jamestown

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