Missing Women in the Italian Middle Ages? Data and Interpretation
Irene Barbiera|Maria Castiglioni|Gianpiero Dalla Zuanna
The cadastres of different Tuscan cities from the first half fifteenth century show a sex ratio that is clearly unfavorable to females in phases life cycle. An Italian scholar recently noted lack sixth-century cemetery near Turin (Collegno) and claimed this was consequence barbarian warriors emigrating northern Europe. This study examined available data on osteological remains all types burials, ranging larger cemeteries single graves connected settlements churches. goal observe d values adult ratios characterized areas outside Italy determine whether there relationship between two would help interpret invisibility observed Italy. best-represented area northwestern Europe sixth ninth century, thanks extensive well-documented material excavated published contemporary Germany.