Vanin
Biographic Data
| ID | 48072 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vanin |
| FAMILY NAME | Vanin |
| SIGNATURE | VANIN |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Huddersfield |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1676-5916 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 35 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Evaluation of a Subsequent Deposition of Human Bodies in a Funerary Site in Sardinia (Italy) Using Entomological Evidence
Environmental elements, such as insects, plants, algae and microbes, may provide important information when reconstructing and interpreting past events. In archaeological contexts, the study of the insects associated with dead bodies can contribute to describe funerary practices. Funerary archaeoentomology is increasingly being utilized; however, there is a lack of application in ancient contexts, thousands of years old. During archaeological exc…
Entomological Evidence Reveals Burial Practices of Three Mummified Bodies Preserved in Northeast Italy
Funerary archaeoentomology is the discipline that studies insects and other arthropods in archaeological contexts, with a particular focus on the funerary domain. The presence of specific species, such as necrophagous beetles or saprophagous flies, can provide crucial evidence regarding post-mortem conditions—whether bodies were left exposed to the air or buried suddenly after death—and whether they underwent particular preservation practices, su…
Characterisation of the entomo-fauna from the mummies of Castelsardo (Sardinia, Italy) and considerations about the minimum number of individuals (MNI) in funerary archaeoentomology
During renovations within the crypt of the Sant'Antonio Abate Cathedral in Castelsardo (Sardinia, Italy), an ossuary and several mummies were discovered. Entomological remains were collected in two different surveys: one performed by archaeologists in 2011 and a second one conducted by an entomologist in 2018. In 2018, Giordani and colleagues published a paper presenting the results of the entomo-fauna analysis of samples collected during the fir…
Analysis of the Egyptian Mummy "Ankh-Khonsu" in the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bergamo, Italy
On the occasion of the renewal of the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bergamo (BG), Italy, a complete multidisciplinary analysis of the Egyptian Mummy named Ankh-Khonsu has been performed. The current paper focuses on the results obtained by the anthropological analysis, the radiocarbon dating and the facial approximation.
Entomological analysis for archeological reconstruction and conservation strategies design: The mummies of Cerreto di Spoleto (Central Italy)
Insects found in archeological contexts provide useful information for reconstructing past events. In the context of funerary archeology, insects may help in reconstructing funerary practices or rituals, and in the understanding of the taphonomic processes. Furthermore, studying these insects is fundamental for developing effective conservation strategies for cultural heritage. This article focuses on the entomological investigation of four mummi…
State of the art of the funerary archaeoentomological investigations in Italy
Archaeoentomology is a branch of environmental archaeology focusing on insects and other arthropods contributing, with other disciplines, to reconstruct a more complete view of past events, climate and landscape. Funerary archaeoentomology focuses on the arthropods associated with human remains or with elements part of funerary rituals such as offerings. In the last years, several papers have been published on Italian material covering around 500…
Bias and potential misinterpretations in the analysis of insects collected from human remains of archaeological interest
Insects collected from human remains are an important source of information about the peri- and postmortem events and they are the object of attention of two disciplines. Forensic entomology deals with insects collected from remains of forensic interest and funerary archaeoentomology with insects from archaeological contexts. In the collections of human remains (mummies, bones, etc.) belonging to museums or other institutions, insects can be foun…
Environmental necrophagous fauna selection in a funerary hypogeal context: The putridarium of the Franciscan monastery of Azzio (northern Italy)
Patterns of camelid sacrifice at the site of Pachacamac, Peruvian Central Coast, during the Late Intermediate Period (AD1000–1470): Perspectives from funerary archaeoentomology
Record of Leptometopa latipes (Diptera: (Milichiidae) from a human cadaver in the Mediterranean area
In forensic entomology, insects are used mainly to obtain information about the time since death. This information is obtained studying the developmental rate of the first colonizers, principally species in the families Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Muscidae, Stratiomyidae and Phoridae. However, species belonging to other families can provide information about body transfer or the season of the death. Among them Milichiidae are flies rarely repor…
Decomposition pattern and insect colonization in two cases of suicide by hanging
Hanging is one of the most common methods of suicide worldwide. Despite the high incidence, only a little knowledge about the pattern of cadaver colonization by insects on hanging corpse is available. Different types of hanging can alter the body decomposition process as well as the pattern and rate of insect colonization. Two case studies where the hanging occurred with a similar postmortem interval of 34 days are described. The two bodies showe…
Excavation and Study of Skeletal Remains from a World War I Mass Grave
This study presents the excavation and multidisciplinary analysis of seven skeletons recovered in a World War I Mass Grave on the mountains of the Veneto Region, Italy. While it is not a rare phenomenon to these mountainous areas involved in the First Conflict, it is exceptional, on these mountains, to find a mass grave with soldiers in primary burials. Stratigraphic excavation was the mean used for recovery, along with 3D laser scanning document…
Forensic Entomology and the Archaeology of War
In the Pre-Alps and Alps of north-eastern Italy, where the First World War was fought, the \ndiscovery of human remains is not a rare event. In the past year, the skeleton of an Italian \nsoldier was found at an altitude of 1000m. The skeleton was almost complete, with the skull \nin the helmet. As in the majority of these discoveries, the absence of metallic identity tags \nand of personal effects makes it virtually impossible to identify the so…
Patterns of camelid sacrifice at the site of Pachacamac, Peruvian Central Coast, during the Late Intermediate Period (AD1000–1470): Perspectives from funerary archaeoentomology
State of the art of the funerary archaeoentomological investigations in Italy
Archaeoentomology is a branch of environmental archaeology focusing on insects and other arthropods contributing, with other disciplines, to reconstruct a more complete view of past events, climate and landscape. Funerary archaeoentomology focuses on the arthropods associated with human remains or with elements part of funerary rituals such as offerings. In the last years, several papers have been published on Italian material covering around 500…
Bias and potential misinterpretations in the analysis of insects collected from human remains of archaeological interest
Insects collected from human remains are an important source of information about the peri- and postmortem events and they are the object of attention of two disciplines. Forensic entomology deals with insects collected from remains of forensic interest and funerary archaeoentomology with insects from archaeological contexts. In the collections of human remains (mummies, bones, etc.) belonging to museums or other institutions, insects can be foun…
Environmental necrophagous fauna selection in a funerary hypogeal context: The putridarium of the Franciscan monastery of Azzio (northern Italy)
Forensic Entomology and the Archaeology of War
In the Pre-Alps and Alps of north-eastern Italy, where the First World War was fought, the \ndiscovery of human remains is not a rare event. In the past year, the skeleton of an Italian \nsoldier was found at an altitude of 1000m. The skeleton was almost complete, with the skull \nin the helmet. As in the majority of these discoveries, the absence of metallic identity tags \nand of personal effects makes it virtually impossible to identify the so…
Excavation and Study of Skeletal Remains from a World War I Mass Grave
This study presents the excavation and multidisciplinary analysis of seven skeletons recovered in a World War I Mass Grave on the mountains of the Veneto Region, Italy. While it is not a rare phenomenon to these mountainous areas involved in the First Conflict, it is exceptional, on these mountains, to find a mass grave with soldiers in primary burials. Stratigraphic excavation was the mean used for recovery, along with 3D laser scanning document…
Entomological analysis for archeological reconstruction and conservation strategies design: The mummies of Cerreto di Spoleto (Central Italy)
Insects found in archeological contexts provide useful information for reconstructing past events. In the context of funerary archeology, insects may help in reconstructing funerary practices or rituals, and in the understanding of the taphonomic processes. Furthermore, studying these insects is fundamental for developing effective conservation strategies for cultural heritage. This article focuses on the entomological investigation of four mummi…
Record of Leptometopa latipes (Diptera: (Milichiidae) from a human cadaver in the Mediterranean area
In forensic entomology, insects are used mainly to obtain information about the time since death. This information is obtained studying the developmental rate of the first colonizers, principally species in the families Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Muscidae, Stratiomyidae and Phoridae. However, species belonging to other families can provide information about body transfer or the season of the death. Among them Milichiidae are flies rarely repor…
Forensic Entomology and the Archaeology of War
In the Pre-Alps and Alps of north-eastern Italy, where the First World War was fought, the \ndiscovery of human remains is not a rare event. In the past year, the skeleton of an Italian \nsoldier was found at an altitude of 1000m. The skeleton was almost complete, with the skull \nin the helmet. As in the majority of these discoveries, the absence of metallic identity tags \nand of personal effects makes it virtually impossible to identify the so…
Excavation and Study of Skeletal Remains from a World War I Mass Grave
This study presents the excavation and multidisciplinary analysis of seven skeletons recovered in a World War I Mass Grave on the mountains of the Veneto Region, Italy. While it is not a rare phenomenon to these mountainous areas involved in the First Conflict, it is exceptional, on these mountains, to find a mass grave with soldiers in primary burials. Stratigraphic excavation was the mean used for recovery, along with 3D laser scanning document…
Record of Leptometopa latipes (Diptera: (Milichiidae) from a human cadaver in the Mediterranean area
In forensic entomology, insects are used mainly to obtain information about the time since death. This information is obtained studying the developmental rate of the first colonizers, principally species in the families Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Muscidae, Stratiomyidae and Phoridae. However, species belonging to other families can provide information about body transfer or the season of the death. Among them Milichiidae are flies rarely repor…
Decomposition pattern and insect colonization in two cases of suicide by hanging
Hanging is one of the most common methods of suicide worldwide. Despite the high incidence, only a little knowledge about the pattern of cadaver colonization by insects on hanging corpse is available. Different types of hanging can alter the body decomposition process as well as the pattern and rate of insect colonization. Two case studies where the hanging occurred with a similar postmortem interval of 34 days are described. The two bodies showe…
Environmental necrophagous fauna selection in a funerary hypogeal context: The putridarium of the Franciscan monastery of Azzio (northern Italy)
Patterns of camelid sacrifice at the site of Pachacamac, Peruvian Central Coast, during the Late Intermediate Period (AD1000–1470): Perspectives from funerary archaeoentomology
Bias and potential misinterpretations in the analysis of insects collected from human remains of archaeological interest
Insects collected from human remains are an important source of information about the peri- and postmortem events and they are the object of attention of two disciplines. Forensic entomology deals with insects collected from remains of forensic interest and funerary archaeoentomology with insects from archaeological contexts. In the collections of human remains (mummies, bones, etc.) belonging to museums or other institutions, insects can be foun…
State of the art of the funerary archaeoentomological investigations in Italy
Archaeoentomology is a branch of environmental archaeology focusing on insects and other arthropods contributing, with other disciplines, to reconstruct a more complete view of past events, climate and landscape. Funerary archaeoentomology focuses on the arthropods associated with human remains or with elements part of funerary rituals such as offerings. In the last years, several papers have been published on Italian material covering around 500…
Entomological analysis for archeological reconstruction and conservation strategies design: The mummies of Cerreto di Spoleto (Central Italy)
Insects found in archeological contexts provide useful information for reconstructing past events. In the context of funerary archeology, insects may help in reconstructing funerary practices or rituals, and in the understanding of the taphonomic processes. Furthermore, studying these insects is fundamental for developing effective conservation strategies for cultural heritage. This article focuses on the entomological investigation of four mummi…
Evaluation of a Subsequent Deposition of Human Bodies in a Funerary Site in Sardinia (Italy) Using Entomological Evidence
Environmental elements, such as insects, plants, algae and microbes, may provide important information when reconstructing and interpreting past events. In archaeological contexts, the study of the insects associated with dead bodies can contribute to describe funerary practices. Funerary archaeoentomology is increasingly being utilized; however, there is a lack of application in ancient contexts, thousands of years old. During archaeological exc…
Entomological Evidence Reveals Burial Practices of Three Mummified Bodies Preserved in Northeast Italy
Funerary archaeoentomology is the discipline that studies insects and other arthropods in archaeological contexts, with a particular focus on the funerary domain. The presence of specific species, such as necrophagous beetles or saprophagous flies, can provide crucial evidence regarding post-mortem conditions—whether bodies were left exposed to the air or buried suddenly after death—and whether they underwent particular preservation practices, su…
Characterisation of the entomo-fauna from the mummies of Castelsardo (Sardinia, Italy) and considerations about the minimum number of individuals (MNI) in funerary archaeoentomology
During renovations within the crypt of the Sant'Antonio Abate Cathedral in Castelsardo (Sardinia, Italy), an ossuary and several mummies were discovered. Entomological remains were collected in two different surveys: one performed by archaeologists in 2011 and a second one conducted by an entomologist in 2018. In 2018, Giordani and colleagues published a paper presenting the results of the entomo-fauna analysis of samples collected during the fir…
Analysis of the Egyptian Mummy "Ankh-Khonsu" in the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bergamo, Italy
On the occasion of the renewal of the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bergamo (BG), Italy, a complete multidisciplinary analysis of the Egyptian Mummy named Ankh-Khonsu has been performed. The current paper focuses on the results obtained by the anthropological analysis, the radiocarbon dating and the facial approximation.
Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies (11 works) · Archaeology (10 works) · Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research (10 works) · Geography (9 works) · Paleopathology and ancient diseases (9 works) · Biology (8 works) · Ecology (8 works) · History (5 works) · Entomology (4 works) · Forensic Entomology (4 works)