Medieval Murder Mysteries

2015•1 series
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This history-documentary explores the dark past of the Middle Ages. European history is rife with stories of power struggles, forbidden love and criminal deeds - not to mention unsolved murders. The episodes investigate the cases of famous medieval figures to reveal the shocking truth behind their mysterious deaths. Expert discussion and drama reconstructions bring the stories back to life. The tales include the unusual death of playwright Christopher Marlowe in 1593, the political turmoil surrounding King Edward II and the enemy motives behind Arthur of Brittany's cryptic end.

Christopher Marlowe: Death in Deptford: Episode Image
Episode 1Christopher Marlowe: Death in Deptford

Christopher Marlow: Death in Deptford: Experts investigate the strange circumstances surrounding the death of Shakespeare mentor and fellow playwright Christopher Marlow. (S1, ep 1)

King Edward II: A Mysterious Death: Episode Image
Episode 2King Edward II: A Mysterious Death

King Edward II - a Mysterious Death: Experts investigate the mysterious demise of Edward II of England, who was held in custody by his wife and a group of barons. (S1, ep 2)

Arthur of Brittany: The Boy Who Should Have Been King: Episode Image
Episode 3Arthur of Brittany: The Boy Who Should Have Been King

Explore the tale of the teenage Duke of Brittany and would-be King of England's suspicious demise. (S1, ep 3)

Amy Dudley: The Queen, Her Lover and His Wife: Episode Image
Episode 4Amy Dudley: The Queen, Her Lover and His Wife

The death of Robert Dudley's wife in 1560 caused a scandal - as the nobleman was Elizabeth I's alleged lover. (S1, ep 4)

The Princes in The Tower: Royal Blood: Episode Image
Episode 5The Princes in The Tower: Royal Blood

Richard III, whose body was recently exhumed, is linked to the deaths of two princes in the Tower of London in 1483. (S1, ep 5)

Juan Borgia: A Death in the Dynasty: Episode Image
Episode 6Juan Borgia: A Death in the Dynasty

The infamous Borgia family were devastated when favourite son Juan was killed in 1497. Can modern experts crack the case and find the killer? (S1, ep 6)

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