Unearthing the Secrets of Medieval Bed Burials: A Ritual of Status, Identity, and Transition
A new study has shed light on the rare and enigmatic practice of bed burials in early medieval Europe, revealing a complex and regionally diverse funerary tradition. Published in the European Journal of Archaeology, the research by Dr. Astrid Noterman explores over 60 known bed burials from the sixth to tenth centuries AD, spanning Germany, ...