Bone biographies are a term used by orthopedic archaeologists to describe collections or studies that use skeletal remains to learn about the lives of individuals who once lived in medieval England. By studying the bones of Black Death survivors, archaeologists can learn about how their diet, lifestyle, and health were affected by the traumatic events of the time. They also uncover information on the prevalence of diseases such as leprosy, the prevalence of injuries and illnesses, and the lifespan of survivors. These research efforts have helped to shed light on the challenges that those living during one of the most devastating overcrowding, famine, and disease events of the Middle Ages faced.
