Viking-Era Skull Discovery in England Reveals Evidence of Ancient Surgery
Archaeologists have unearthed a Viking-era skull in England that shows evidence of trepanation, an ancient surgical procedure. The skull, belonging to a man aged between 17 and 24, features a large oval hole, suggesting the procedure was performed to alleviate migraines or seizures. The discovery was made during a University of Cambridge training dig at an Iron Age hillfort in Wandlebury. The man was notably tall for the period, standing at six foot five inches, and may have had a tumor affecting his pituitary gland. The site also contained a mix of complete and dismembered remains, indicating a possible battle or execution. 
