History Cold Case

An apparently African skeleton, unearthed near a medieval English monastery, pushes Professor Sue Black's forensics team to its limits. Bone analysis offers clues about the true origins of the mysterious skeleton and facial reconstruction painstakingly reveals his face, not seen for centuries.

The team investigates the remains of a mummified child possibly used as a scientific specimen in 19th-century Victorian England.

The team searches for the cause of death - and possibly the name - of a man buried 600 years ago at a Scottish castle.

The team investigates the remains of a 19th-century female found in London. All signs point to her having led a short and tragic life.