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

An episode of [Forbidden History](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1647364061), 19 Jun 2025, 21 min.

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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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