ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses evidence of violence-related injuries (to the cranium, face and hand bones) in the skeletal remains of individuals who lived and died in London, UK, during the long eighteenth century. Remains of male individuals showed clear evidence of violence-related trauma; however, this result was not found in the female skeletal remains. Historical datasets reveal myriad examples of women as both perpetrators and victims of violence. The lack of corresponding skeletal evidence shows how violence between and against females may appear invisible in the bioarchaeological record. This chapter emphasizes the importance of drawing upon disparate and varied datasets to ensure a comprehensive understanding of past violence is achieved.
