The Woman in the Iron Coffin
Follow a team of forensic experts as they investigate the preserved remains of a young African American woman from 19th-century New York and reveal the little-known story of early America’s free Black communities.
Previews + Extras
This Virtual Autopsy Reveals a Surprising Discovery
S16 E5 - 3m 31s
For a non-evasive way to further examine the woman in the iron coffin's remains, diagnostic imaging experts conduct a virtual autopsy and are stunned by the results.
Preview | The Woman in the Iron Coffin
S16 E5 - 30s
Follow a team of forensic experts as they investigate the preserved remains of a young African American woman from 19th century New York and reveal the little-known story of early America’s free Black communities.
Forensic Reconstruction Reveals a Face from History
S16 E5 - 2m 44s
A forensic imaging specialist uses facial reconstruction software to see what the woman in the iron coffin may have looked like.
A History of St. Marks AME Church in Queens
S16 E5 - 2m 59s
The history of St. Marks AME Church in Queens, NY reveals some insight to the woman in the iron coffin's identity.
African American History in New York City
S16 E5 - 3m 14s
The history of African American communities in New York City can be traced back to a time before the Civil War.
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