BRGerman students bid farewell to a former classmate: a skeleton used in biology classes that was finally buried. Unlike many modern models, this skeleton was made from a real person—likely an Indian man. This case is not isolated, as an industry worth millions of dollars sent skeletons from India to Western institutions, beginning during the British colonial period and lasting nearly two centuries. With advances in medical research in the 18th and 19th centuries, the demand for bodies for anatomical study increased significantly. In various Western countries, including the United States, the un
Bias read (Center): The article discusses historical practices related to the trade of human remains for medical education without taking a clear stance or using biased language. It presents facts and does not favor any particular political perspective.
