Iceman

Synopsis: Follows the attempts of scientists to examine the body of a man discovered in an Alpine glacier who had been frozen for more than 4000 years. Covers work of laboratories across Europe in radiocarbon dating the body, carrying out forensic tests, and conserving the leather clothing found at the site in 1991. Also deals with political dimensions of Stone Age discovery which was made in disputed Tyrol region of Austria/Italy, and the scientific controversy of how best to handle the find. The new version updates the story with new information about the Iceman’s life and mysterious death.
Series: Horizon, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1992
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Original version 1992. Reviesed version broadcast on BBC2 on 8/3/93.
Subjects: Archaeology
Keywords: forensic science; Neolithic communities; palaeobiology; Stone Age

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