Features of detection and interpretation of intravital and postmortem changes according to the results of traditional X-ray and X-ray computed tomography of objects from historical graves and artefacts

A groundbreaking study leverages traditional X-ray and X-ray computed tomography to unravel the mechanisms, physical nature, and patterns of intravital and postmortem changes in biological and non-biological objects dating from 1550 to 1918. By analyzing relics such as those of Saint Macarius the Roman of Novgorod, remains of Mother Superior Theophania, and a chair leg linked to Tsesarevich Alexey, researchers demonstrated these methods' high informativity in accurately interpreting historical changes in skeletal bones and artefacts. The findings underscore the necessity for specialized forensic radiology expertise to avoid diagnostic errors, offering valuable insights into the preservation and interpretation of historical remains.

Kovalev, A. V., Molin, Yu. A., Gribunov, Yu. P., Kriuchkova, O. V., & Putintsev, V. A. (2024). Features of detection and interpretation of intravital and postmortem changes according to the results of traditional X-ray and X-ray computed tomography of objects from historical graves and artefacts. Forensic Medical Expertise, 67(2), 20. https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20246702120