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Archaeologists Identify Franklin Expedition Captain Who Became Food for His Crew




Fri, 09/27/2024 - 05:00

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Artist's rendition of sailors abandoning the HMS Terror

Captain James Fitzjames served as captain of the HMS Erebus, but his rank didn't prevent his men from eating his remains in a desperate bid to survive.

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Archaeology, arctic, cannibalism, franklin expedition

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Archaeologists Identify Franklin Expedition Captain Who Became Food for His Crew
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