Bones of Mutiny: Uncovering the forensic secrets of a 17th-century shipwreck massacre
In 1629, the Dutch East India Company ship Batavia wrecked on Morning Reef off the Western Australian coast, leading to a three-month mutiny in which over 100 survivors were murdered by other crew members. Decades of archaeological work on Beacon Island have uncovered the remains of 21 victims, providing insight into this dark chapter.
Professor Daniel Franklin, Director of the Centre for Forensic Anthropology, University of Western Australia, explains how using advanced forensic archaeological and anthropological techniques, the story of these individuals, and the brutal events that unfolded, has been revealed.
This talk delves into the forensic discoveries that document the human stories behind one of history's most infamous shipwreck tragedies.
Proudly hosted by the Forensic Biology (FORB201) Summer School and the Australian New Zealand Forensic Science Society.
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