JOURNAL ARTICLE

Thousands buried in 17th century Italian crypt reveal lives of working poor.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Curry, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of thousands of bodies buried in a 17th-century Italian crypt, providing insights into the lives of the working poor in Milan. The bodies, preserved in underground vaults, are being studied by a multidisciplinary team of scientists, revealing details about health, diet, and drug use during that time period. The research aims to reconstruct the history of ordinary people in Milan and highlights the hospital's role in treating the city's working class. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184979545
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