Curiosity Meets The Past
Curiosity Meets The Past
Dr. Smiti Nathan
What the Dead Still Mean to the Living in Iceland
25 minutes Posted Jul 15, 2025 at 2:18 pm.
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What can human remains reveal about connection, identity, and community in Iceland? Biomedical anthropologist, Dr. Adam Netzer-Zimmer, shares how overlooked human remains are unearthing Iceland’s multifaceted relationship with the dead.


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🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 20–30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.