18 Bog Bodies That Left Us Speechless

Bog bodies are mummified cadavers dumped in marshes and small water masses. Most of these people date back to between 700 AD and 200 BC. The dark, watery graves have preserved them in astonishing ways. The Tollund Man is one of the best-preserved bog bodies found in recent history, and he's not alone. Discovering human remains outside a grave site is always jarring, raising questions about their fate. For some famous bog bodies, their stories are tragic. These pictures capture their jaw-dropping final moments.