Less than forty years ago, our understanding of how the human body decomposes was limited.
Much of what was known came from ancient studies conducted by Song Ci in China during the 13th century.
But the things forensic experts learned from Song Cis research were still not enough for modern crime solving.
Forensic anthropologist, William M. Bass, was one of the first to realize this.
It contains more than 150 bodies placed in a variety of areas to mimic crime scenes.
Over 100 bodies are donated to the facility every year.
Some individuals even pre-register before their death.
