The Mystery Skull in The Crypt
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An unidentified skull beneath a country church is rumored to belong to Shakespeare.
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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The Mystery Skull in The Crypt
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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
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Clip | 2m 30s | Helen recounts a tale published in of trophy hunters stealing Shakespeare's skull. (2m 30s)
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Clip | 2m 52s | The final changes to Shakespeare's will cast new light on him as a family man and friend. (2m 52s)
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Preview | 30s | Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place. (30s)
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First Ever Investigation Of Shakespeare's Grave
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Clip | 1m 57s | Kevin Colls begins the first investigation into the mysteries of Shakespeare's tomb. (1m 57s)
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