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12/15/10

France: 400-year-old head is Henri IV say scientists

An embalmed head that has passed between private collectors for more than 200 years is that of King Henri IV of France, British scientists have confirmed.

The scientists used a variety of techniques, including forensic and genetic tests, to identify the head, according to a report published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal.

Scientists said the head had been preserved excellently, "with all soft tissues and internal organs well conserved."

For more: CBC News - Technology & Science - 400-year-old head is Henri IV: scientists

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