Thursday 17 May
Another excellent and thought-provoking episode this evening dealing with the repatriation of human remains to Tasmania, and how human remains in museums (generally) should be treated. Food for thought methinks, especially for those here and elsewhere who think ancient 'British' remains, held by various museums across the country, are of little more value than those of extinct animal and bird species. BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE
The stories behind some of the 8,000 human remains in the Museum’s collection, including the Lindow Man and mummies.We see how changing attitudes have led to greater awareness of the sensitivities of indigenous people, and witness the historic return of aboriginal ash bundles to Tasmania.