On the embalmer Alfredo Salafia (1869-1933) and the mummy of Rosalia Lombardo (1918-1920): science is not a narrative
- Autori: Bianucci R., Donell S.T., Galassi F.M., Lanza T., Mattutino G., Nerlich A.G., Sineo L.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2023
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/615293
Abstract
This paper is a response to Piombino-Mascali and Zink’s accusations against our investigation into the story of the research on the Sleeping Beauty of Palermo, the mummy of Rosalia Lombardo (1918-1920). A point-by-point rebuttal shows how their original work was not conducted to the highest scientific standards. They do not report important data and so avoid proper oversight. As a result the paleopathological community cannot be satisfied that their conclusions are robust.