13 Black Death skeletons found at construction site in London

VOICED: Construction workers in London have discovered the skeletons of thirteen people who are thought to have died in the Black Death almost 700 years ago. Archaeologists working on the capital's Crossrail project think there may also be the remains of thousands more people who died. And they hope the find will answer some of the mysteries around one of the most devastating plagues in human history. Richard Suchet reports. 13 Black Death skeletons found at construction site in London on March 15, 2013 in London, England (Footage by Sky News/Getty Images)
VOICED: Construction workers in London have discovered the skeletons of thirteen people who are thought to have died in the Black Death almost 700 years ago. Archaeologists working on the capital's Crossrail project think there may also be the remains of thousands more people who died. And they hope the find will answer some of the mysteries around one of the most devastating plagues in human history. Richard Suchet reports. 13 Black Death skeletons found at construction site in London on March 15, 2013 in London, England (Footage by Sky News/Getty Images)
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Sky News/Film Image Partner
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164151913
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Sky News
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15 March, 2013
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00:02:40:07
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Sky News
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