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Secrets of the Dead
The Cultural Bias Behind This Warrior's Grave
Nobody had an issue with the warrior interpretation of Bj 581 until it was argued that the remains belonged to a female. Archaeologist Neil Price breaks down the cultural bias behind this warrior's grave.
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