Iron Age teeth reveal the hidden lives of ancient Italians

Their teeth hold tales of childhood nutritional stress. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Archaeologists often focus on what skeletal remains can tell about how and when ancient peoples died. But an individual's final moments are far from their complete life story. By analyzing features like their teeth, researchers can better understand not only the person as an adult, but how they developed over the course of their life.