Back from the Dead — Season 1, Episode 1: Navy of The Damned
Documentary • 44 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
Archaeological digs bring to life the shocking fate of 18th and 19th century sailors in the British Royal Navy who were literally the cannon fodder on which the British Empire was built.
About Back from the Dead
The series uncovers some extraordinary warrior skeletons from history: Samurai, Crusaders and The British Navy. The episodes will unleash the full force of modern forensics upon them: battle scars, bone deformations and recoverable scraps of DNA will all be tested and explored.