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Dundee scientist brings Shakespeare's face to life

A Scottish scientist has helped reconstruct a "warts and all" image of William Shakespeare for a new documentary.

Dr Caroline Wilkinson from Dundee University carried out authentication analysis on several death masks including that of the playwright.

Computer technology was then used to create 3D images of him and other, famous figures from history.

Death Masks is to be shown on The History Channel at 2100 BST....
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