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Shakespeare's Tomb

The Mystery Skull in The Crypt

2m 39s

A lone skull lies beneath St. Leonard’s Church in Beoley, 15 miles from Stratford where Shakespeare is buried. A story from the 19th century says it belongs to Shakespeare and was taken from his tomb by trophy hunters. Archaeologist Kevin Colls has won the first permission to analyze the skull to see if the rumors are true.

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Story of Shakespeare’s Stolen Skull
Helen recounts a tale published in of trophy hunters stealing Shakespeare's skull.
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Shakespeare’s Final Amendments to his Will
The final changes to Shakespeare's will cast new light on him as a family man and friend.
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Shakespeare's Tomb
Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
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Shakespeare's Tomb
How Did Shakespeare Die?
No one knows how Shakespeare died but a diary from a Stratford vicar holds clues.
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First Ever Investigation Of Shakespeare's Grave
Kevin Colls begins the first investigation into the mysteries of Shakespeare's tomb.
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Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
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Shakespeare's Tomb
Shakespeare's Tomb
Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
Episode: S1 E1 | 54:11