VOICED: Copernicus's remains laid to rest -- again

VOICED: Copernicus's remains laid to rest -- again

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10th Grade - University

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The video details the rediscovery and identification of Nicolas Copernicus' remains. In 2005, his grave was found at Frombork Cathedral. Scientists identified his remains by matching DNA from a tooth with DNA found in a book he owned. Copernicus was reburied with a marked grave, combining science and luck to solve the mystery.

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What role did a book play in the identification of Copernicus?

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What combination of elements led to the positive identification of Copernicus's remains?

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