Meet the Ancestors
tv show
46 total episodes
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7 seasons
First Aired January 08, 1998
Genres:
Overview
Meet the Ancestors aka Ancestors was a BBC Television documentary series that documented the archaeological excavation and scientific reconstruction of human remains. The series was introduced by archaeologist Julian Richards and often included facial reconstructions by Caroline Wilkinson.
Napoleon's Lost Army
Season 6 - Episode 2 - 1h 30m
Air Date
February 04, 2003
Overview
Richards investigates the remains of the soldiers of Napoleon's army, discovered in a mass grave near Vilnius provide a new perspective on the final days of the dictator's military forces as they attempted to conquer Russia in 1812. Modern technology reveals the varied nationalities of many of the fallen soldiers, while lavish reconstructions of the final battles illustrate one of the greatest disasters in military history.
