Online Resources
Otzi the Iceman
Tollund Man
Ukok Princess (Siberian Ice Maiden)
The Loulan Beauty
- South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology - This is where Otzi is kept. The site has lots of information about his death, clothes and equipment.
- DNA revelations from Otzi the Iceman's leathers and furs - What DNA testing has revealed about lifestyle and clothing.
- Iceman Archaeology reveals skilled hunter - Findings of an Australian Forensic Archaeologist
- What Otzi the Ice Man Reveals About Climate in the Last 5,000 years
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Alps Description of the Alpine area in modern times (Fast facts link just under the heading gives a more brief description if that's what your after)
Tollund Man
- Museum Silkeborg - This is where Tollund man in housed. the website covers information on discovery, death, conservation and much more.
- The Curious Case of the Bog Bodies - This article explores the death of the bog bodies - make sure to scroll down to the section on Tollund man
- Europe's Famed Bog Bodies are starting to reveal their secrets - This article is from the Smithsonian Magazine and is a bit more of a challenging read. It discusses who Tollund Man could have been.
- The Jutland Peninsula (Denmark) - Brief description of the area in modern times (where Tollund Man was found)
- Peat Cutting and Bog Finds - Peat bogs as part of the landscape
Ukok Princess (Siberian Ice Maiden)
- The mystery of the Siberian Ice Maiden - A relatively easy to read recent ( May 2021) article covering, discovery, preservation, life and death.
- The Anokhin National Museum where the Ice Maiden is housed, sadly doesn't maintain an online exhibit. Added here is a link to a travel blog that includes some good images of the exhibit, but remember the information is one persons opinion and not necessarily reliable.
- Siberian Princess reveals her 2,500 year old tattoos - A detailed article by the Siberian Times about what the tattoos and other research conducted has revealed.
- Ukok Plateau - Where the Ukok Princess was found.
- Ukok Plateau - Geographical features and climate
The Loulan Beauty
- Who was the sleeping beauty of Loulan? - Written by the historians and staff writers at History101 this is an easy top understand summary of what is known about The Loulan Beauty .
- Beauty of Loulan Facts for kids - An easy read that gives a good overview.
- The sleeping Beauty of Loulan - An account of her discovery and what is know to date.
- Xinjiang region of China - where the Loulan beauty was found.
- Amazing Landscapes of China's Xinjiang
Getting an overview of your topic (Wikipedia)
You must always remember Wikipedia is a starting point. The information you find can give you an overview of your topic and direct you to more reliable sources.
Wikipedia can be used to:
Wikipedia links
Wikipedia can be used to:
- Develop a list of KEYWORDS to help you search
- Find other source materials by looking at the Other sources, Bibliography and External links sections. (these are often found if you scroll to the bottom of the page).
Wikipedia links
Dating methods explained
Links to documentaries