Human Remains is a British black comedy [1] television series written by and starring Rob Brydon and Julia Davis that aired in 2000. Each episode documented the relationship of a different couple, all of whom were played by Brydon and Davis and were unhappy, in the style of a fly on the wall documentary.

16 hours ago · Human remains were found inside a suitcase in New York City’s East River, and now authorities are trying to figure out how they ended up there. The New York Police Department’s Harbor Unit ...

Jan 19, 2024 · Human remains were defined as all physical remains of Homo sapiens, including hair, teeth or nails that may not have been attached to the person at the time of collection.

Human remains preserve a clear record of past life to later generations. These remains, even if dated hundreds or thousands of years ago, maintain their human dignity and force the community to reflect on the ethical issues related to their analysis, curation and display.

Since its founding in 1846, the Smithsonian has acquired collections of human remains for scientific research, most during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The remains have facilitated scientific research, increasing knowledge about human variation, and helping advance forensic science and modern medical practices.

1 day ago · Human remains have been found in a suitcase that was drifting in the East River in New York City, police said. The discovery was made on Wednesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. when authorities from ...

Aug 14, 2023 · Here are the key findings so far: The Smithsonian’s collection of human remains is one of the largest in the world. It includes mummies, skulls and teeth, representing an unknown number of...

Held in a number of departments for display and research, over 6,000 human remains are in the care of the Museum. The human remains are managed in a way that protects the collection for the benefit of present and future generations.

Dec 28, 2023 · This JSTOR reading list includes a range of views on this broad topic of human remains in museums, including examinations of the rise of anatomical museums, the limitations of current repatriation laws, the frequently racist histories of these collections, and the connection of newer displays like Body Worlds to this lineage of displaying the ...

Feb 22, 2024 · The group crafted Smithsonian-wide recommendations regarding the ethical return of human remains, which the Institution will ultimately use to create and implement new official policies.