The Roman Emperor’s Bathhouse

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Digs in northern Britain reveal a Roman emperor’s lost bathhouse, the sunken treasures of medieval pilgrims and a formidable fortress perched on top of a Scottish mountain.

59 minutes

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Thu 15 May 2025 20:00

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Role	Contributor
Presenter	Alice Roberts
Reporter	Onyeka Nubia
Reporter	Cat Jarman
Production Manager	Verity Quinn
Series Producer	Dominic Ozanne
Editor	Christy Scoltock
Executive Producer	Rory Wheeler
Executive Producer	Edward Hart
Production Company	Rare TV

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