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Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place. Will the first- ever scientific investigation discover why his tombstone's only inscription is a curse against any man who ‘moves my bones’?
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Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place. Will the first- ever scientific investigation discover why his tombstone's only inscription is a curse against any man who ‘moves my bones’?
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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)
Shakespeare’s Final Amendments to his Will
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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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Clip | 2m 39s | An unidentified skull beneath a country church is rumored to belong to Shakespeare. (2m 39s)
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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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