Making Faces : Using Forensic and Archaeological Evidence

by John & Neave Prag, R. Neave

Forensic archaeology has come into its own in recent years. The science has been making news in odd corners of the world for being used to identify the remains of long-lost Japanese soldiers on remote Pacific islands and for examining whether 19th-century American presidents might have met with foul play. In this accessible study, archaeologists John Prag and Richard Neave look into the world of "making faces"--reconstructing human forms from bits of bone, giving physical presence to the long-since dead. Among their subjects are King Midas of ancient Greek legend and the famous "bog man" of Lindow Moss, England.

Genres: Archaeology, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Melly]

Really interesting! Dated for sure (from the last century) but reading about their process is fascinating.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating! Neave is a leading forensic artist - he makes faces from skulls in order to help police identify victims - and archaelogists, too.
This book looks at the process he uses (different to the American and Russian methods) and some famous cases, including Philip of Macedon (Alexander the Great's father).

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

fascinating science that allows us to stare into the faces of our long dead ancestors