Medieval dead - The skeletons of Lewes

Skeletons discovered near Lewes pose a mystery to researchers: is it a casualty of the Battle of Hastings (1066) or of Lewes (1264)? Radiocarbon dates point to the Norman period - possibly the first ever Hastings fighter.

Director: Jeremy Freeston

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UK • 2015 • U •

Episodes in Season 2

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Episode 01 - Der Ritter von Saint Bees

44 Min 10 Sec

This episode tells the incredible story of an English knight whose body was sealed with beeswax and buried in a lead coffin. Archaeologists thus find the body of a medieval deceased that is almost perfectly preserved – although the man died in 1368.

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Episode 02 - Das Rätsel von Azincourt

44 Min 57 Sec

Shakespeare's ‘brotherhood’ from ‘Henry V’ could be real: Archaeologists discover graves with Henry's symbol. In St Albans, they examine a knight's coffin - evidence of the legendary warrior community? The traces lead to the Battle of Azincourt.

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Episode 03 - Die Schlacht von Aljubarrota

44 Min 45 Sec

During excavations in Aljubarrota, archaeologists discover an 800-pit defense system from the battle of 1385. The finds could provide new insights into warfare during the Hundred Years' War - but the site still holds many secrets.

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Episode 04 - Die Skelette von Lewes

44 Min 09 Sec

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Episode 05 - Der Krieger von Janakkala

44 Min 01 Sec

In Finland, a medieval warrior was buried with two swords - one of them an ancient Viking sword. Archaeologists are puzzled: Is it a valuable heirloom? The mysterious blade inscription could reveal a link between pagan and Christian times.

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Episode 06 - Der Kreuzzug gegen die Katharer

44 Min 52 Sec

In Montségur, France, archaeologists are investigating the last bastion of the Cathars, where over 200 believers voluntarily chose to die by fire in 1244. Despite the destruction of the fortress, the team is searching for traces of this dramatic final battle against the Catholic Church.