Suzannah Lipscomb
Herself
Ancient Autopsy (2025)
Series 1
From Cleopatra to Genghis Khan, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb uses cutting-edge science and compelling detective work to reveal the truth behind the deaths of history's most famous figures.
Released Sept. 22, 2025
Episode 46 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.autopsy, tmdb.ancient-history, tmdb.death
Production Companies: BossaNova Media, Yeti Television
Network: More4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Cleopatra
The pair begin by finding out if Egypt's last queen - Cleopatra - was truly killed by a snake. To get to the bottom of it, Suzannah confronts live Egyptian cobras, observes venom extraction, and explores academic theories of political murder. And with Dr Shepherd's forensic analysis and detailed examination of Roman records, they reconsider the truth behind one of ancient history's most famous deaths
Sept. 22, 2025, midnight
S1E2 - Alexander the Great
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores whether Alexander the Great died from poison, trauma or a deadly virus. She discovers surprising clues in a tiny Babylonian tablet and explores new virological theories with experts at the UK's Pandemic Institute. And through digital autopsy, Dr Richard Shepherd helps shed new light on the ancient world's most debated death
Sept. 29, 2025, midnight
S1E3 - Genghis Khan
Brand new series: Was Genghis Khan killed by an arrow? Or lightning? Maybe the plague? Suzannah Lipscomb investigates. Digital forensics indicate a death even stranger than legend.
Oct. 6, 2025, midnight
S1E4 - Tutankhamun
High-speed chariots, a digital autopsy and a rare diary unearth startling new clues behind the mysterious death of the ancient Egyptian boy-king Tutankhamun.
Oct. 13, 2025, midnight
Network: More4
Episode Runtime: 46 min.
Season Runtime: 184 min.
Released: Sept. 22, 2025
Last Air Date: Oct. 13, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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