Two skulls from enslaved ancestors returned to Brazil for burial rites
Two skulls, likely belonging to enslaved individuals, were returned to Brazil on Wednesday after being used in eugenics studies at Harvard. The remains, taken in the 19th century, will be buried with funeral rites following identification. Brazil's government emphasized the importance of restoring dignity to these ancestors who suffered systematic racism.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 22:50 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 23:10 UTC
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