Medieval Autopsy: Mystery of the St. Bees Man - Pt. 1

Who was the St. Bees Man? In part one of this episode, we explore the incredible story of the Cumbrian Knight who was discovered in a lead shroud in 1981. With his body coated in beeswax, the man was found in a near perfect state of preservation... but how?

Cast List:

Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University of York

Chris Robson: Local Expert

Deirdre O’Sullivan: Archaeologist, University of Leicester

Ian McAndrew: Local GP

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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