Tales of the Living Dead

Skeleton of an Iron Age woman.

Study of bodies preserved by unusual means, like through mummification or nature of European bogs.

The mystery of an 8,000-year-old child found in Chile.

Macabre world of Aztec sacrifice; bones discovered in a Mexican churchyard.

A medieval hospital is excavated.

Archaeologist Mike Pitts is determined to discover the circumstances behind the death of a 14th century man.

Small sculpture found in Mexico may hold answers to the mystery of Romans in the New World before Columbus.

Ancient skulls found in Southern France had holes drilled in them.

A tomb containing a horde of gold and silver treasure is believed to have been owned by royalty.

A wrought iron molar, is the oldest false tooth ever found, at a burial site south of Paris.

A tiny thighbone may be the link in the evolutionary chain that joins marine and land animals.

Remains found near Roman amphitheater appear to be that of a female gladiator.