Lost Tombs of Notre Dame Preview
Preview: Season 51 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals.
After the Notre Dame fire in 2019, two mysterious coffins were found buried beneath its floor. Where did they come from and who was inside? Follow scientists and historians as they investigate what their stories reveal about this iconic cathedral.
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Lost Tombs of Notre Dame Preview
Preview: Season 51 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
After the Notre Dame fire in 2019, two mysterious coffins were found buried beneath its floor. Where did they come from and who was inside? Follow scientists and historians as they investigate what their stories reveal about this iconic cathedral.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- [Narrator] The world's most famous cathedral, nearly destroyed by fire.
- [Speaker] I never thought I would excavate in Notre Dame.
- [Narrator] But buried below the ashes and rubble.
- [Speaker] A real discovery, totally unexpected.
- [Narrator] Two mysterious coffins made of lead.
- [Speaker] It's definitely 16th century.
- [Narrator] Whose bodies lie within?
- [Speaker] He is between 30 and 40 years old.
- [Narrator] And who were they?
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Who is the Mystery Man Buried Under Notre Dame?
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Can scientists identify the man buried inside a mysterious coffin found under Notre Dame? (3m)
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