QuestionsFranklin expedition (HMS Erebus and HMS Terror)How widespread was cannibalism in the last stage of the retreat?Answer
Answer · Franklin expedition (HMS Erebus and HMS Terror)
It occurred among the last survivors at a few sites, such as Erebus Bay.
It occurred among the last survivors at a few sites, such as Erebus Bay.
Where it stands
Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: two pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Cut marks concentrated at late sites.
What would rule it out
- Cut marks at early sites along the route.
Evidence 2 for · none against
FOR
Fitzjames's mandible bears cut marks.
FOREstablished
The questions it answers
Most likelyIt occurred among the last survivors at a few sites, such as Erebus Bay
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). It occurred among the last survivors at a few sites, such as Erebus Bay. [Answer ANS0D59K7NC6YGS]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D59K7NC6YGS
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title = {It occurred among the last survivors at a few sites, such as Erebus Bay.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0D59K7NC6YGS},
url = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D59K7NC6YGS}
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