Scientists Found a Massive Pit Full of Human Remains from Nearly 700 Years Ago

Historical records from 1350 show that as many as 12,000 people were buried in 11 “ plague pits ” outside the city of Erfurt, ...

Medieval plague victims likely found in mass grave in Germany

“This finding aligns with both modern soil science and the medieval ‘miasma theory,’ which held that diseases spread through ...

Medieval mass grave unearthed in Germany may contain remains of Black Death victims

Find marks first systematically identified burial site associated with plague burials in Europe, scientists say ...

Possible Black Death mass grave discovered near Erfurt, Germany

An interdisciplinary research team from Leipzig has discovered strong evidence of a Black Death mass grave near the deserted ...
Los Angeles Times

At a mass grave in Syria, families learn the fate of missing loved ones

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. OTAIBA, Syria — Search teams on Friday pulled some 25 bodies out of a mass grave believed to contain the remains ...
Los Angeles Times

Iran paves over mass grave of 1979 revolution victims, turning it into a parking lot

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Iran paves over mass grave site at Tehran’s largest cemetery, turning burial ground of 1979 revolution victims ...