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Return of the Black Death
Season 1
The discovery of 25 medieval skeletons in London could shatter the myths around the Bubonic plague and explain why it was so devastating in the past. While the disease is far less prevalent today, it still exists and still takes lives. These ancient corpses could hold the key to understanding and possibly even eradicating this terrible disease.
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- S1 E1 - Return of the Black DeathApril 5, 201446minTV-GThe discovery of 25 medieval skeletons in London could shatter the myths around the Bubonic plague and explain why it was so devastating in the past. While the disease is far less prevalent today, it still exists and still takes lives. These ancient corpses could hold the key to understanding and possibly even eradicating this terrible disease.Free trial of BBC Select
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