History under the Scalpel

Thanks to the latest scientific techniques, Philippe Charlier investigates the diseases/pathologies that afflicted Jean-Paul Marat and Maximilien Robespierre before their deaths

In a display case at the Musée de l'Homme, a skull covered with Latin inscriptions has rested since the 19th century. It is thought to be that of René Descartes. Separated and preserved apart upon the French philosopher's death, this skull, which became a relic, would pass from hand to hand over the centuries. Will Philippe Charlier succeed in authenticating it thanks to the innovative techniques used in forensic medicine?