hauslabjoch pass (italy)

Draws from over one hundred interviews with researchers in Austria, Italy, and Germany to tell the story of the discovery of the oldest naturally preserved human corpse in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991, and to discuss the ensuing eight years of scientific investigation, political intrigue, odd theories, and media coverage.

Draws from over one hundred interviews with researchers in Austria, Italy, and Germany to tell the story of the discovery of the oldest naturally preserved human corpse in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991, and to discuss the ensuing eight years of scientific investigation, political intrigue, odd theories, and media coverage.

Describes the discovery by Alpine hikers near the Austrian-Italian border of the frozen body of a man who, after careful examination, was found to be more than 5,000 years old.

Describes the examination of the Ice Man, his clothing, and equipment, found in the Alps near the Austrian-Italian border in September 1991 and thought to be more than 4,000 years old.