Tag Archives: Mass Graves

Unearthed Spanish Civil War Remains Open Old Wounds

An archaeological dig uncovers a mass grave from the Spanish Civil War

In Spain, the bones of Civil War era dead are unearthing wounds that remain fresh among many Spanish citizens. As the CBC reported earlier this year, an archaeological dig near the town of Soleras — a key site during the … Continue reading

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Who Deserves the Right of a Burial with Dignity?

Recent discoveries of mass graves in Texas of undocumented migrants open up the discussion on who deserves to be buried with respect and dignity

In a small town near Corpus Christi in Texas, Falfurrias, anthropologists and student assistants have discovered several mass graves in the last couple of weeks. The occupants of these mass graves are hundreds of undocumented migrants. The methods of burial … Continue reading

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