Digging For Britain
Professor Alice Roberts explores the most exciting archaeological finds from across Britain. Each series explores a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations across the country. From an Iron Age chariot to Viking treasures, from Roman burials to World War II relics, see how the latest discoveries are rewriting history.
Professor Alice Roberts explores the most exciting archaeological finds from across Britain. Each series explores a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations across the country. From an Iron Age chariot to Viking treasures, from Roman burials to World War II relics, see how the latest discoveries are rewriting history.
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