TED-ED: What can you learn from ancient skeletons? - Farnaz Khatibi

TED-ED: What can you learn from ancient skeletons? - Farnaz Khatibi

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Social Studies, History

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The video explores how biological anthropology helps us understand ancient lives through skeletal analysis. By examining bones, researchers can determine age, gender, diseases, and dietary habits. Isotopic analysis reveals migration patterns and cultural insights. Modern techniques, including DNA analysis, provide further understanding of historical diseases, aiding in current medical advancements.

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What can the condition of teeth reveal about an individual's diet and socioeconomic status?

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In what ways can DNA analysis of ancient remains contribute to modern medicine?

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