Why didn't this 2,000 year old body decompose? | Carolyn Marshall

The video explores the discovery of the Lindow Man, a well-preserved body found in a peat bog in Cheshire, England. It explains how soil organisms, particularly microbes, play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter. The process of decomposition involves stages like oxidation and mineralization, influenced by environmental factors. However, peat bogs create conditions that prevent decomposition, preserving bodies like the Lindow Man for thousands of years. The video also discusses the potential circumstances of the Lindow Man's death, suggesting ritual sacrifice.

What conditions in peat bogs prevent most microbes from functioning?

What evidence suggests that the Lindow Man may have been a victim of ritual sacrifice?