Ancient Murders Unearthed

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Travelling back in time to iconic epochs and cultures to re-tell the stories of infamous and little-known murders.

Rosemarkie Man: Episode Image
Episode 1Rosemarkie Man

Homicide detective Rod Demery and forensic scientist Turi King examine a murder victim dated to the time of the Picts, unearthed in a remote sea cave in Scotland. (S1, ep 1)

Ötzi the Iceman: Episode Image
Episode 2Ötzi the Iceman

Otzi the Iceman: Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King examine Europe's most famous ancient murder victim, frozen where he was killed 5000 years ago. (S1, ep 2)

The Idaho Torso: Episode Image
Episode 3The Idaho Torso

Homicide detective Rod Demery and forensic scientist Turi King investigate a century-old dismembered body, found in a cave, and deduce who may have killed him. (S1, ep 3)

A Scottish Killing: Episode Image
Episode 4A Scottish Killing

Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King study an 800-year-old partial skeleton. Can they identify the killer? (S1, ep 4)

Cangrande della Scala: Episode Image
Episode 5Cangrande della Scala

Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King visit the ancient city of Verona, Italy, to examine the death of a 14th-century warlord. (S1, ep 5)

Tollund Man: Episode Image
Episode 6Tollund Man

Homicide detective Rod Demery and forensic scientist Turi King investigate an Iron Age victim, so well-preserved that he seems to be peacefully sleeping. (S1, ep 6)

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