At least 17 disarticulated remains, including 11 children aged from just 2 years old, were discovered at the bottom of a medieval well in Norwich.
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At least 17 disarticulated remains, including 11 children aged from just 2 years old, were discovered at the bottom of a medieval well in Norwich.
Synopsis
At the University of Dundee, Professor Sue Black leads a forensic investigation into the remains of at least 17 individuals discovered in a medieval well in Norwich. The team includes Dr Zany Mallet, who gathers historical evidence, and Professor Caroline Wilkinson, who reconstructs the faces of the deceased. The remains, which include six adults and 11 children, raise questions about their identities and the circumstances of their deaths. The investigation reveals connections to a period of religious persecution in British history.
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Why Watch
- Find out what happened to 17 individuals found in a medieval well.
- Meet Professor Sue Black, a world-renowned forensic anthropologist.
- See how facial reconstructions reveal the identities of the deceased.
Did You Know
- The remains of at least 17 people were found at the bottom of a medieval well.
- The group includes six adults and eleven children, with the youngest being just 2 years old.
- This investigation may reveal new evidence about a period of widespread religious persecution in British history.
- The only recorded case of Romano British triplets was linked to a skeleton assumed to be a social outcast.
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How many individuals' remains were found in the medieval well in Norwich?
The remains of at least 17 individuals were found in the medieval well.
What was the age range of the children found among the remains?
The remains included 11 children aged from just 2 years old.
Who led the investigation into the remains found in Norwich?
The investigation was led by world-renowned forensic anthropologist Professor Sue Black.
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