Back from the Dead

Synopsis

The series uncovers some extraordinary warrior skeletons from history: Samurai, Crusaders and The British Navy. The episodes will unleash the full force of modern forensics upon them: battle scars, bone deformations and recoverable scraps of DNA will all be tested and explored.

First Air Date: 2011-07-04

Last Air Date: 2011-07-18

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: Channel 4

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Top Cast

Toby Osmond as Archer
James Capel as Templar Knight

Seasons

Season 1 (2011)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Navy of The Damned (2011-07-04)

Archaeological digs bring to life the shocking fate of 18th and 19th century sailors in the British Royal Navy who were literally the cannon fodder on which the British Empire was built.
Ep. 2: Ghosts of The Crusades (2011-07-11)

Through forensic examination the bones of six fallen crusaders are brought back from the dead, providing a stunning insight into what really happened at the bloody battle of Jacob’s Ford in 1179.
Ep. 3: Samurai Back From The Dead (2011-07-18)

A gruesome graveyard, filled with thousands of skeletons, unlocks the ferocious fighting skills and merciless killing techniques of the ancient Samurai.