Every skeleton has a story — these scientists are the nosiest neighbors from 2,000 years ago.
Season 2 • Episode 5
LatestTori Herridge and a team of scientists piece together the story behind the discovery of 13 bodies with the skulls cut open in a 19th-century Bristol graveyard. The investigation uncovers a link to a local hospital, a celebrated surgeon, and the crime of bodysnatching.
Tori Herridge and a team of scientists piece together life stories behind unearthed bones
Acting
Tori Herridge's infectious enthusiasm for dead people.
Writing
Narrative reconstruction from bone fragments is genuinely gripping.
Production
Stunning archaeological site cinematography across Britain.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Carla Valentine worked in mortuaries for 15 years before TV and runs a popular 'death positive' blog.
The series aired during a UK boom in 'archaeology TV' following Time Team's legacy, but with added forensic science appeal.
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