Lost Tombs of Notre Dame | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals. Official website: https://to.pbs.org/3OQfpSl #novapbs After the devastating 2019 fire at Notre Dame, two mysterious sarcophaguses were discovered under the cathedral’s stone floor. Who is buried in them, and what secrets will these coffins reveal? Follow a team of archaeologists and historians as they attempt to solve centuries-old mysteries using the latest scientific investigation techniques. What can forensic analysis of the remains reveal about one of the world’s most famous cathedrals and those who devoted their lives to it? Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:22 Human-Shaped Sarcophagi Found Under Notre Dame 10:00 Unveiling Skeletons from the Lead Coffins 18:58 Medieval Statue Fragments Uncovered 27:58 Analyzing the John Doe Skull 36:41 Piecing Together the Choir Screen 40:35 Identifying the Unknown Skeleton 49:54 Conclusion © 2024 WGBH Educational Foundation All rights reserved This program was produ