Medieval Dead
TV Show · Documentary · History

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.

2013 · 44m
Starring Jeremy Freeston
Director Jeremy Freeston

Season 3

  • EPISODE 1
    Crusaders of Vadum Jakob
    The siege of Vadum Jacob in 1179 saw Muslim forces overcome the Knights Templar. Now, forensic analysis of the battleground can shed light on this conquest. Sultan Saladin planned to build a castle there.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Carl Wark: Saxon Frontier Fortress
    Carl Wark is a hill fort of unproven origin, but Bronze Age artefacts suggest a long occupation of the area. Tune in to see what the team can find.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 3
    The Skulls of Dornach
    The Battle of Dornach in 1499 was a decisive victory for Switzerland over the Holy Roman Empire. Tune in to see revealing analysis of skulls found on this site.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Galloglass: Warlords of Ireland
    These Norse-Gaelic clans settled in medieval Ireland and battled Norman invaders. Artefacts and bones from the era shed light on the Galloglass.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 5
    The Swords of Castillon
    Preserved swords from the Battle of Castillon in 1453 have been found on a river bank. What can these weapons tell us about the end of the Hundred Years War?
    44 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Conditierre: Italian Dogs of War
    Forensic research and archaeology targets the condottieri, who were mercenary leaders contracted by Italian city-states and the Papacy during the Renaissance.
    44 min

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Cast & Crew

  • J‌F
    Jeremy Freeston
    Narrator
  • J‌F
    Jeremy Freeston
    Director
  • S‌G
    Steve Gillham
    Producer
  • H‌S
    Henry Scott
    Producer
  • S‌S
    Stephanie Smith
    Producer
  • J‌F
    Jeremy Freeston
    Producer
  • J‌F
    Jeremy Freeston
    Writer

About

Medieval Dead

Documentary

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.

Information

Studio
UKTV History
Released
2013
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2014 ZDF Enterprises

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English (United Kingdom), English
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  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

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  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
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  • 日本
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