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Bone sample for isotope analysis

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Bone sample for isotope analysis

On 23 April 2014, the reliquary of the medieval Swedish king Saint Erik was opened at a ceremony in Uppsala Cathedral. After this, researchers from several scientific disciplines set to work running tests on the remains in an attempt to learn more about the medieval king. Now, the first results of these examinations are made public. Markus Fjellström, Stockholm University.
Sabine Sten
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