The sleeping remains of humans in archaeological sites are "historical archives" engraved with civilization genes. How to decipher the archaeological codes embedded therein? This popular science work launched by the bioarchaeology team of Jilin University uses 20 exquisitely essays as keys to decoding special archaeological remains such as human remains from different perspectives. Topics include ancient craniotomy, artificial skull deformation, and swamp mummies. In the work, the researchers transform into "detectives of civilization". Like solving cases, they peel back the layers of time and earth to reveal the buried truths of civilization.