
Combining ancient mysteries with state-of-the-art archaeology, the world's leading experts try to solve thousand-year-old puzzles where the cause of death could be accident, murder, suicide or even ritual murder.
Peat diggers find a head near Silkeborg, Denmark and authorities investigate whether it is related to the missing boy; the police discover that the body is much older than the missing person and call the museum to investigate.
The human remains of a woman are found near Vejle, Denmark; an archaeologist begins to tell a story about who she was and why she was murdered, connecting her to ancient fairy tales and even King Harald Bluetooth.
Two bodies are discovered near the town of Weerdinger, Netherlands; locals jump to conclusions that the two bodies belong to a man and woman united in life and death.
Human remains are discovered near Croghan Hill, Ireland, a significant place for ancient kings; the investigation takes a turn when authorities realize the body is not a current missing person or murder victim.