17th June 2010, 08:54 PM
Were there specialists in the Roman Army? That might account for the differential muscle development. Did the other 70 odd skeletons in the graveyard show similar traits - other than being mostly male and well developed? I was surprised they decided on a tiger bite so quickly - given that bears were still about in Britain at that time and I presume hunting accidents happened as they do figure in folklore. I was bitten by a Rottweiler once (long story) just above the ankle but although it was a full bite it didn't reach the bone - but I believe the Roman war dogs were bigger - so it could be a dog (or wolf, lion, leopard). I'd like to see more information on the other skeletons before I agree with the programme.