Ancient Autopsy
With privileged access to archives and artifacts, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd dive deep into some of the greatest death mysteries of the ancient world.
Director: Tom Allright
Tutankhamun
Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb investigates Tutankhamun's untimely death. From rare access to Howard Carter's original diary to high-speed chariot tests, the clues reveal startling new possibilities.
Cleopatra
Was Egypt's last queen truly killed by a snake? Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb explores various academic theories. Dr Shepherd launches a forensic analysis and dives into Roman records.
Genghis Khan
Prof. Lipscomb uncovers the layers behind the Mongol emperor's mysterious disappearance. With archery experiments, a rare manuscript, and digital forensics, the truth may be stranger than legend.
Alexander the Great
Did the 'living god' fall to poison, trauma, or a deadly virus? Prof. Lipscomb discovers surprising clues in a tiny Babylonian tablet. Dr Shepherd's digital autopsy helps shed new light…
