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NOVA: Lost Tombs of Notre Dame

Coffin - NOVA "Lost Tombs of Notre Dame" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024
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Coffin - NOVA "Lost Tombs of Notre Dame" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

Stream now with the PBS app / Watch Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

After the Notre Dame fire in 2019, two mysterious coffins were found buried beneath its floor. Where did they come from and who was inside? On this episode, follow scientists and historians as they investigate what their stories reveal about this iconic cathedral.

After the Notre Dame fire in 2019, two mysterious coffins were found buried beneath its floor. Where did they come from and who was inside? Follow scientists and historians as they investigate what their stories reveal about this iconic cathedral.

Watch On Your Schedule: NOVA "Lost Tombs of Notre Dame" is available to stream with the PBS app. Watch the best of PBS anytime, anywhere on the free PBS app. Stream your favorite PBS shows on-demand and livestream shows from your local station, all from your favorite device.

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A mysterious coffin found beneath the damaged floor of Notre Dame is full of unexpected discoveries. The lead sarcophagus appears to have been moved and there are no identifying markers. Who is the John Doe buried inside? Follow scientists on a forensic journey as they collect enamel from the teeth and a few grams of bone to try to discover the identity of the mystery man buried under Notre Dame.

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