Explains how forensic science has helped solve various historical mysteries, including the death of King Tut, the fate of Duchess Anastasia, and who killed an entire Maya royal family. Features color photographs throughout.
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Terror in the jungle : how did an entire Maya royal family die? -- Deadly exile : was Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte poisoned? -- Identity unknown : who was the man in the iron mask? -- Murder, accident, or suicide? The puzzling death of Thailand's King Rama VIII -- Russian riddle : did Grand Duchess Anastasia survive a royal massacre? -- Mysterious Egyptian ending : how did King Tut die? -- Lost prince : what was the fate of Marie-Antoinette's son?.