In 1957 workmen discovered three stone coffins in a medieval crypt in Whithorn, Scotland. Excavations at the site unearthed more graves containing artifacts and human remains. Now, an amazing series of 3-D facial reconstructions of a bishop, a cleric and a young woman is making it easier to imagine what life was actually like in medieval times.
The unidentified woman (above) died in her 20s and was buried on a bed of seashells near the priory’s high altar—a clear indication of her high status. Her symmetrical skull suggests she was extremely beautifulRead more: Smithsonian Magazine
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