Scientific American
The Strange Case of the Minnesota Iceman
The modern-day corpse of a human-like hominid, preserved in a block of ice, encountered by researchers in the 1960s. Surely the zoological discovery of the century!
PBS
Nova: The Iceman's Last Meal
Wonder what the iceman ate just hours before he died. This site tells you and explains how the scientist came to figure this out. Includes photos.
Other
Live Science: Cold Case Closed: 'Iceman' Mummy Bled to Death
This article examines evidence that Otzi, the 'Iceman' mummy, discovered in the Italian Alps in 1991, most likely bled to death due to being struck by an arrow approximately 5,300 years ago.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Dna Discloses Iceman's Last Meals
This article, published by Scientific American (September 18, 2002), focuses on new findings which show what Tyrolean Iceman, found in the Italian Alps, ate for his last meal.
Curated OER
The Iceman Was Thought to Be a 20th Century Climber When First Found
Scientists are finding out more and more about the frozen body of Otzi. Re-examine the evidence to discover the mystery of his death.
Curated OER
The Iceman in His Preserved State
Scientists are finding out more and more about the frozen body of Otzi. Re-examine the evidence to discover the mystery of his death.
Curated OER
|Mage: South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
This article examines what could likely be the birthplace and lifestyle of Oetzi, the 5,300 year old mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991.
Curated OER
Iceman Mystery Solved: Scientists Have Pinpointed the Likely Birthplace of Oetzi
This article examines what could likely be the birthplace and lifestyle of Oetzi, the 5,300 year old mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991.
Curated OER
Iceman Murdered! Scientists Discover Arrowhead in 5,300 Year Old Body
A short article on the discovery of Otzi, the mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991 and believed to be 5,300 years old, and how he was murdered.