The ethics of displaying human remains from British archaeological sites

Hedley Swain

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Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies Death, Funerary Practices, and Mourning Cultural Identity and Heritage

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The 1998 exhibition London Bodies at the Museum of London provided an opportunity to review the ethical issues relating to the excavation, study and display of human remains in modern Britain. It is suggested that for most Britons the display of human skeletal material is not considered a problem, but that archaeologists would do well to ensure that their practices are in line with the views and beliefs of the society in which they work.

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