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Uncover what happens when archaeologists study a skeleton found with an iron nail through its heel bone, suggesting the person was the victim of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain. Only one other skeleton with evidence of crucifixion has ever been found in the world. Who were they? What was life in Roman Britain like? And why did they receive such a gruesome punishment?
Preview Season 21 Episode 2 Length 00:32 Premiere: 11/01/23

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The Princes in the Tower
S21 E3 Length 55:16 Premiere Date 11/22/23

Death in Britannia
S21 E2 Length 55:16 Premiere Date 11/01/23

Eiffel's Race to the Top
S21 E1 Length 54:46 Premiere Date 10/25/23

Preview | Death in Britannia
Preview Length 00:32 Premiere Date 11/01/23

Identifying Biological Sex from Skeletal Remains
Clip Length 02:07 Premiere Date 11/01/23

Competing Theories for Nail Found in Heel Bone
Clip Length 01:02 Premiere Date 11/01/23

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Hindenburg's Fatal Flaws - S19 E5

Premiered On: 11/17/2021

A look at the science and conditions surrounding the Hindenburg explosion and 10 flaws that directly led to the 1937 disaster.

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