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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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  1. S1 E1 - Return of the Black Death
    April 5, 2014
    46min
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    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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Directors
Kenny Scott
Producers
Liz McLeod
Studio
True North Productions Ltd
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