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Besides being a fascinating read, the above titled article
from HeritageDaily.com reminds us how important documentary
evidence is to learning about events that occurred long ago! Though the exact location of the volcano has
not been determined, the use of radio carbon dating and geological data, when
combined with “contemporary accounts” (we are talking the 13th century)
helped scientists figure out what caused the scale of deaths found in a mass
burial pit.
As genealogists, we are always looking for “contemporary
accounts” to answer questions, provide additional details, etc. We are not alone in that quest. Though, hopefully not too many of our finds
are as “explosive” as a volcano, and just good info!
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