peat bogs

Popular Science examines why peat bogs are so effective at preserving human remains, sometimes for thousands of years. The cold, acidic, oxygen-poor conditions of bogs slow decomposition, mummifying skin, hair and organs while often dissolving bone. The feature explains the chemistry behind bog bodies, which continue to fascinate archaeologists and readers alike.

Popular Science explains why peat bogs are remarkably good at preserving human remains, sometimes for thousands of years. The cold, acidic, oxygen-poor conditions of bogs slow decay, mummifying skin and soft tissue while often dissolving bone. Bog bodies continue to fascinate scientists and readers alike, offering rare archaeological insight into past lives and deaths.