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The documentary follows the history Cold Case team at the University of Dundee as they investigate disarticulated remains of at least 17 individuals discovered in a medieval well in Norwich. Led by forensic anthropologist Professor Sue Black, the team includes Dr. Zany Mallet, who gathers historical evidence, and Professor Caroline Wilkinson, who reconstructs the faces of the deceased. The investigation aims to uncover the identities of these individuals and the circumstances surrounding their deaths, which may relate to a dark period of religious persecution in British history.
The film presents a detailed forensic analysis of the remains, revealing that the group includes six adults and eleven children, some as young as two years old. The documentary emphasizes the importance of community involvement in uncovering the truth about these historical figures, while also exploring the wider effects of their tragic fate, potentially linked to genocide and societal neglect during the medieval era.
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.
Perfect For
Forensic science enthusiastsHistory buffsTrue crime fans