Timewatch - S25E08: Mystery of the Headless Romans

Name: Mystery of the Headless Romans
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-04-21
Duration: 1 h

Apr 21, 2006DocumentarySeason 25, Episode 8

When 30 decapitated Romans were found buried in York in February 2005, archaeologists were baffled by their presence. Had these bodies been beheaded because of Roman superstitions about ghosts or were they victims of a brutal act of revenge or war? Timewatch follows the investigation that has since taken place and shows how experts came to the conclusion that these men were caught in a bloody power feud to succeed Emperor Septimius Severus, who died in the city in AD 211. 2/6.

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Timewatch S25E08 Synopsis

Stream Timewatch "Mystery of the Headless Romans" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2006-04-21, this episode is part of Season 25 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. When 30 decapitated Romans were found buried in York in February 2005, archaeologists were baffled by their presence. Had these bodies been beheaded because of Roman superstitions about ghosts or were they victims of a brutal act of revenge or war? T...