Bog Bodies

The bogs of Ireland’s midlands have been used for centuries for harvesting peat for fuel. But during the harvesting activities it’s not unusual for harvesters to find other secrets in the bogs. Like bodies. And the National Museum of Ireland has some of those bodies on display.

The environment of the bog preserves bodies. Not only bodies but fabric, leather, clothing, hair and fingernails are still intact.

It’s a bit dark….but utterly fascinating. And these bodies have been able to shed light on life in Ireland back to the Iron age.

Hear what’s been learned about the bodies in the bogs from the experts at the museum, in this episode of Erin’s Isle.