History

Digging for Britain

A small island with a big history. Professor Alice Roberts reveals the fascinating world hidden beneath our feet, showcasing the latest finds of dedicated archaeologists.

Series 6: 1. West (58 mins)

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  • 1. Saxon Gold and Buried Coins
    An incredible Anglo-Saxon sword, a Roman sarcophagus and an exquisite coin hoard.
    59 mins
  • 2. Dinosaur Highway and Roman Sauna
    The discovery of a set of large footprints, a Roman sauna and Iron Age innovations.
    58 mins
  • 3. Island Treasures
    Secrets of a 5,000-year-old tomb, the wreck of a WWI warship and how Neanderthals hunted.
    58 mins
  • 4. Roman Crime and Ancient DNA
    A Roman crime is uncovered, and ancient DNA solves a medieval mystery.
    59 mins
  • 5. Chariots and Slaves
    A vast Roman building, an Iron Age chariot and Devon’s transatlantic slave trade past.
    58 mins
  • 6. Lost Mansions and Impaled Prisoners
    Britain’s first Romani dig, a grisly Georgian discovery and a rare Roman funeral bed.
    59 mins
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