Medieval Dead, Carl Wark: Saxon Frontier Fortress
Season 3, Episode 6
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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.
Condottiere: Italy's Dogs Of WarDelve into medieval Italian knights, leaders and the armour they wore.
Swords Of CastillonWhat can preserved swords from the Battle of Castillon in 1453 tell us about the Hundred Years' War?
Galloglass: Warlords Of IrelandThese Norse-Gaelic clans settled in medieval Ireland and battled Norman invaders. Artefacts and bones from the era shed light on the Galloglass.
Skulls Of DornachThe team examines skulls from the site of the 1499 Battle of Dornach, which saw Switzerland win its independence from the Holy Roman Empire.
Carl Wark: Saxon Frontier FortressThe team investigates the origins of a hill fort situated on Hathersage Moor in the Peak District.
Waterloo DeadOn its 200th anniversary, a team of experts uncover hidden mysteries of the Battle of Waterloo - one of the greatest and bloodiest battles ever fought.
Show more- About this episode
- 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.
- CrewJeremy Freeston (Director)
- GenreFeatures
- Seasons1
- ChannelSky History
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