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- Researchers analyzed soil samples from 35 graves at Skateholm, Sweden, and found feathers and fur, indicating garments from animal materials, including headdresses and footwear.
- The study used a novel technique to analyze soils from the graves, revealing future avenues for textile research.
- The findings highlight the significance of birds and feathers in burial practices.
- Despite challenges identifying species from microscopic remains, the study was published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences.
