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Forensic Approaches to Buried Remains by Caroline Sturdy Colls et al | |
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | Staffordshire University |
| Known for | Forensic investigation of Treblinka extermination camp |
Dr Caroline Sturdy Colls is a lecturer in forensic investigation at Staffordshire University specializing in identification of human remains, forensic archaeology and crime scene investigation. She serves as Research Lead for the Centre of Archaeology there, but also undertakes consultancy for the UK Police forces. Her main area of interest is the methodology of investigation into the Holocaust and genocide murder sites with special consideration given to ethical and religious norms associated with the prohibition of excavating a grave.[1][2][3][4]
Sturdy Colls graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2007 with a BA(Hons) in Archaeology and Ancient History, and with the MPhil in Archaeological Practice in 2008. In 2012 she completed her PhD thesis in Archaeology and Antiquity at the University of Birmingham, titled "Holocaust Archaeology: Archaeological Approaches to Landscapes of Nazi Genocide and Persecution".[1] She is the author of numerous scientific publications, lectures and selected books on the subject,[5][6] not to mention TV interviews and documentaries.[7]
A team of archeologists led by Sturdy-Colls appeared in the Smithsonian film made for television about the most recent excavations on the grounds of the Treblinka extermination camp Museum, leading to the discovery of several floor tiles made by Dziewulski & Lange ceramic factory, and used in the lining of the gas chambers.[8] The symbol stamped on the tiles resembling a “Star of David” was soon identified as a 123-year old brand mark known as a pierced mullet star in the heraldic world, which used to serve as a means of recognition of the Polish porcelain manufacturer before World War II.[9] It was therefore not the Star of David as reported by the Israeli Ynet News service which made the announcement.[10] Nevertheless, the tiles located by the ground-penetrating radar provided first physical evidence of the existence of the gas chambers in Camp Two.[8][10]
Selected Publications
- Books
- Sturdy Colls, C. (contrib.) Forensic Architecture (2014), Forensis: The Architecture of Public Truth. Berlin: Sternberg Press. ISBN 978-3-95679-011-9.
- Sturdy Colls, C., with Hunter, J. and Simpson B. (2013), Forensic Approaches to Buried Remains. Wiley, London. ISBN 978-0-470-66629-6.
- Sturdy Colls, C. (in print) Holocaust Archaeologies: Approaches and Future Directions. New York: Springer.
- Sturdy Colls, C. (in print) Finding Treblinka. Archaeological Investigations at Treblinka Extermination and Labour Camps, 2014 in English and Polish.
- Book Chapters
- Sturdy Colls, C. and Colls, K. (2014), "Reconstructing a painful past: A non-invasive approach to reconstructing Lager Norderney in Alderney, the Channel Islands." In Ch’ng, E. (ed.) Visual Heritage in the Digital Age. New York: Springer.
- Sturdy Colls, C. with Hunter, J. (2013), "Archeology." In Siegel, J. and Saukko, P. (eds.) Encyclopaedia of Forensic Sciences. 2nd edition. Vol. 1, pp.18-32. Waltham: Academic Press.
- Sturdy Colls, C. (2013), "Ocena archeologiczna teren bylego Obozu Zaglady w Treblince / Archaeological Survey of the Former Extermination Camp at Treblinka. Co wiemy o Treblince? Stan Badan." Warsaw Template:Pl icon Template:En icon.
- Papers
- Sturdy Colls, C. (2014), "Gone but not forgotten: Archaeological approaches to the landscape of the former extermination camp at Treblinka, Poland," Holocaust Studies and Materials.
- Sturdy Colls, C. and Colls, K. (2013), "The Alderney Archaeological Research Project 2010-2012." Alderney Society Bulletin.
- Sturdy Colls, C. (2013), "The Archaeology of the Holocaust." British Archaeology Nr 130, p. 50-53.
- Sturdy Colls, C. (2012), "Holocaust Archaeology: Archaeological Approaches to Landscapes of Nazi Genocide and Persecution." Journal of Conflict Archaeology Nr 7(2), 71-105.
- Sturdy Colls, C. (2012), "O tym, co minelo, lecz nie zostalo zapomniane. Badania archeologiczne na terenie bylego obozu zaglady w Treblince." Zaglada Zydow. Studia i Materialy Nr 8, 77-112. Template:Pl icon
References
- ^ a b Staff Profiles (2014). "Dr Caroline Sturdy Colls". Staffordshire University. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ Channel 5 (27 November 2013), Treblinka: Inside Hitler's Secret Death Camp Episodes. Channel 5 Broadcasting.
- ^ Andy Tootell (23 January 2012), Treblinka: searching for the Holocaust's hidden graves. Ideas Lab Predictor Podcast, the University of Birmingham.
- ^ Goldsmiths' Centre for Research (28 February 2014), Gone but not forgotten: Archaeological approaches to the site of the former Treblinka Extermination Camp. Centre for Research Architecture (with biographical note).
- ^ Caroline Sturdy Colls, Holocaust Archaeology: Archaeological Approaches to Landscapes of Nazi Genocide and Persecution. (PDF, direct download) Journal of Conflict Archaeology, Vol. 7 No. 2, May, 2012, 70–104.
- ^ Centre of Archeology (27 January 2014), 'Finding Treblinka: Archaeological Investigations at Treblinka Extermination and Labour Camps' by Dr Caroline Sturdy Colls. Public Lecture Series. Staffordshire University, Book launch.
- ^ Alan Boyle (29 March 2014), Archaeologists Delicately Dig Up Nazi Death Camp Secrets at Treblinka. NBC News
- ^ a b Smithsonian Channel (24 February 2014). "Treblinka: Hitler's Killing Machine" (4:52 min. trailer on YouTube). The watershed discovery of Star of David tiles confirms the existence of Treblinka's gas chambers and becomes the key to reconstructing the death camp's sinister workings. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|format= - ^ OPOCZNO (2014). "125 Years of Tradition". Company website, Internet Archive. The OPOCZNO Ceramic Plant. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ^ a b Ynetnews (3 March 2014). "Tiles found in Treblinka confirm existence of gas chambers". Israel Jewish Scene, Internet Archive. Ynet News. Retrieved 26 December 2014.