Discovered by hikers in the Italian Alps in 1991, the Iceman, also known as "Ötzi," is 5,300 years old---the oldest frozen mummy ever found. Forensic scientists and archaeologists investigating the cause of his death have uncovered new evidence that reveals a shocking conclusion. Scientists hope to use this information to reconstruct the last hours of the Iceman's life.

Segments:

Part One (22:58)
"Ötzi" the Iceman: The World's Oldest Detective Story (01:32)
The Discovery of the Iceman's Corpse (02:32)
The Decision to Defrost the Iceman's Corpse (04:02)
Ice as an Element of Mummification (03:38)
Hypothermia or Drowning: What Killed the Iceman? (02:48)
Using X-Rays and CT Scans to Study the Iceman Mummy (02:58)
Scientists Discover an Arrowhead in the Iceman's Back (02:17)
Reconstructing the Scene of the Iceman's Murder (03:00)
Part Two (22:27)
Forensic Scientists Locate Ötzi's Origins Using Vegetation (05:24)
Forensic Scientists Reconstruct Ötzi's Face Using Computer Technology (01:52)
Was the Iceman a Shepard? (04:43)
Was the Iceman a Community Leader or Shaman? (02:20)
Was the Iceman a Human Sacrifice? (01:32)
Investigating Whether the Iceman's Arrowhead Wound Was Fatal (06:26)

(52 minutes)

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