6. Her Face Lives Again
Thanks to the wonders of science, Martha Peterson was no longer a nameless mummified remain. She had a name, a history, and now, incredibly, a face. Through extensive 3D imaging and modeling, forensic scientists were able to reconstruct Martha’s face. The woman who was initially believed to be a far more recent homicide was not only named, but historians could now present her face to the world along with her story. All of this work exposed not only her history but also that of her community.