Medieval Dead

2012•1 series

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Produced in association with the University of York, telling the stories of the lives of people who lived in the medieval world - from soldiers who died in battle to the lowliest of people who experienced great hardships. Dramatic reconstructions and skeleton analyses are used to help tell the stories. Some of the locations where the show is filmed include the King's Manor in York as well as locations throughout the UK, Northern France and Scandinavia.

Episode 1Crusaders of Vadum Jakob

Crusaders of Vadum Jacob: The siege of Vadum Jacob in 1179 saw Muslim forces overcome the Knights Templar. Now, forensic analysis of the battleground can shed light on the war. (S3, ep 1)

Episode 2Conditierre: Italian Dogs of War

Condottiere - Italy's Dogs of War: Delve into medieval Italian knights, leaders and the armour they wore. (S3, ep 2)

Episode 3The Swords of Castillon

Swords of Castillon: What can preserved swords from the Battle of Castillon in 1453 tell us about the Hundred Years' War? (S3, ep 3)

Episode 4Galloglass: Warlords of Ireland

Galloglass - Warlords of Ireland: These Norse-Gaelic clans settled in medieval Ireland and battled Norman invaders. Artefacts and bones from the era shed light on the Galloglass. (S3, ep 4)

Episode 5The Skulls of Dornach

Skulls of Dornach: The team examines skulls from the site of the 1499 Battle of Dornach, which saw Switzerland win its independence from the Holy Roman Empire. (S3, ep 5)

Episode 6Carl Wark: Saxon Frontier Fortress

Carl Wark - Saxon Frontier Fortress: The team investigates the origins of a hill fort situated on Hathersage Moor in the Peak District. (S3, ep 6)

Episode 7Waterloo Dead

On its 200th anniversary, a team of experts uncover hidden mysteries of the Battle of Waterloo - one of the greatest and bloodiest battles ever fought. (S3, ep 7)

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