Matthew Catling
Director
Back from the Dead (2011)
Season 1
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.
Released July 4, 2011
Episode 44 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, History, War
Watch Providers: HBO Max
Production Companies: October Films
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
5.0
S1E1 - Navy of The Damned
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.
July 4, 2011, midnight
5.0
S1E2 - Ghosts of The Crusades
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.
July 11, 2011, midnight
5.0
S1E3 - Samurai Back From The Dead
A gruesome graveyard, filled with thousands of skeletons, unlocks the ferocious fighting skills and merciless killing techniques of the ancient Samurai.
July 18, 2011, midnight
Network: Channel 4
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 44 min.
Released: July 4, 2011
Last Air Date: July 18, 2011, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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