Famous Figures In History And What They Actually Looked Like

Published on 03/10/2020
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Ditchling Road Man

This man was actually named after the road-widening project that brought about the discovery of his remains back in 1921. Apparently, he was one of the first farmers from 2,400 B.C. that arrived from Central Europe. His remains displayed that he was malnourished during his life, which is the reason that his growth was stunted. It is further believed that he died between the ages of 25 and 35. He was buried with a Beaker vessel and snail shells.

Ditchling Road Man

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Slonk Hill Man

Slonk Hill Man lived around 2400 years ago during the Iron Age. He was discovered in 1968 but his death is still unknown. He was buried in a way that was typical to Britain’s Iron Age; in a semi-crouched position. Strong in stature, the man was buried above mollusks and alongside some weapons, suggesting he was a warrior. There is a lot of mystery surrounding his life and death which scientists are still attempting to solve.

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