A HIDDEN SECRET in the COFFIN of a MUMMIFIED BISHOP 

Thank you so much for this. What a magnificent cathedral and crypt that is, and what a remarkable preservation. How touching that the grandson was buried there too, a moving little story sensitively told, thank you.

About the grandson, I was watching a video made by a funeral director earlier this year and she mentioned that she often places infants with adults in the mortuary so as to not leave them alone.

What a life this man lived. To have the grandson buried with him must have given the parents much relief. I’m glad they didn’t bury him but instead put him behind the clock. Hello, I’m from Mississippi and got your magazine. I have not read it yet but will this weekend with a cup of tea next to me.

Another splendid and fascinating video! Thanks Allan!

I’m Danish and had no idea! Many thanks

I wasn't all too surprised to see the baby in with Bishop Winstrup! My own great-great-great-great-grandfather, whose name was Harry Smith, died in 1914, and is the eternal guardian of a nine-hour old boy whose name was Richard Lees; his family and ours may have had some connection, or they may have had none - that, I suspect, is far more likely - but I like to think these two gentlemen are very well acquainted by now! Anyway, I love things like this - they remind us that these were real people, who saw and heard and spoke, and thought, and felt, and pondered, and wondered, and mumbled and grumbled when life got on top of them, and stopped to savour the beauty of an incredible sunrise from time to time. They lived.

I just want to remark, how funny the pictures of the experts lifting the coffin lid off is. Looks just like a modern rendition of that one engraving of the antiquaries lifting the lid of the coffin of king Edward. I guess antiquaries are the same ever since.

That was a very interesting and poignant video. The preparers of the bodies had no inkling that their efforts would be looked upon again in 340 some odd years. It’s just remarkable! Thank you for the video.

As always interesting and well worth watching.

What a well-preserved bishop! His beard and gloves are almost perfect, and how wonderful, to have all the mixed plant remains in the coffin, too...thanks for not interrupting the story with a channel ad near the start, by the way: I understand everyone has to sell themselves nowadays but I wasn't liking that at all.

You had me at "mummified bishop"! Utterly fascinating as always, Allan.

I love learning about things like this. So fascinating

That is a magnificent looking coffin

Love this! Grandpa and baby together forever

Great storytelling as usual👌

Its awe-inspiring and grounding to see that old portrait,then to see the physical person himself. There is something rather beautiful about it, though I can't quite articulate what it is. The herbs mentioned would assist sleep and help releive respiratory blockage and phlegm,so maybe it was the bedding where he spent his final days.

Wow that was an interesting episode Allan

Thank you, Allan. I found the burial practices used with Winstrup's body amazing.

You spoil us Dr Barton. Really enjoyed this thank you for your immaculately researched hard workx

RIP to both of them. 🙏

Allan, another great video from you, thank you! The care and craftsmanship that you put into your productions are greatly appreciated!

Besides the practicality of burying the grandchild in with the Bishop, I'd like to think the parents hoped the grandfather would "take care" of her in death. 😥On a side note, the Lund astronomical clock was really cool looking. Thanks ♑

Absolutely fascinating glimpse into the past and the customs they practiced. Thank you so much😊

I always love your videos. I saved this one to right before I go to sleep. Your voice is so soothing that I relax and am ready to sleep. Thank you for another fascinating video. This bishop looks great, considering how long he has been deceased and the grandson in there with him is so touching.

Such beautiful illustrations.

Obviously they had gone to some trouble to help preserve his body, even though he was not eviscerated. Very interesting Alan. Thank you.

Very interesting video,amazing condition😊

Thanks!

This video gets a 12/10 from me! Very high caliber and so well done Allan! Be proud of yourself!

As always a fascinating and interesting video

Absolutely fascinating. Thanks Allan.

cracking stuff as always... one of the best channels on youtube, you should be making stuff for TV instead of the rubbish we get fed most of the time.

Thank you for yet another wonderful video!

Excellent. Well done.

Bishop Ramses

Excellent video and absolutely fascinating how modern medicine and equipment can tell us so much about a man who died 330 odd years ago. A very interesting glimpse into the past.

I'm trying to remain open minded that the 1600's is considered "Modern European"

This was really interesting! Great work!

So about that Danish pronunciation you asked for in your last video (in that one I would have simply recommended Forvo): when we are talking about Peders (and Pedersens) who are this old, I feel rather confident in saying that we are dealing with the infamous Danish soft d. The infamy is unearned, since you only have to pronounce Peder (and his son Pedersen) as if the d were a 'th' from 'the.'

This was so interesting, thank you

Thank you 🙏

Fascinating as always, Dr Barton. My own maternal grandmother lost an infant child (i.e., one of my uncles) and his remains were buried in the same grave as his own maternal grandmother, who had died young. Later, they were joined by my maternal grandfather and an inscription commemorating the infants own uncle, who was lost in action on the Somme, is also included on the gravestone.

Amazing video

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What a bishop! Married twice! I wonder if he ever read the Bible! Or was busy having s….