Did one Man Start The Bronze Age in Britain?

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1. We are not historians. We enjoy researching and learning, and with that we enjoy sharing our journeys with you. That said, sources for information often listed below with credits.
2. Errors. Whilst we make every attempt to not include any errors, research, and piecing stories together from dozens of sources sometimes leads to one or two. I will note here if any are found:

Credit:
Images from main report and book (purchased): Wessex Archaeology. Andrew Fitzpatrick.

Credit and Thanks

Filter: Snowman Digital and Beachfront B-Roll
Maps: Google Maps - Google Map Studio
Maps: National Library of Scotland
Maps: OS Maps. Media License.
Stock Footage: Storyblocks
Music: Storyblocks

Sources:

The Amesbury Archer and The Boscombe Bowmen - Andrew Fitzpatrick

[graceygrumble]

"Every path was trodden by those who came before us. Every footstep marks a grave. So, we have to show respect, tread lightly and appreciate the wonder of it all!".
My dad - 1979.

[Kirindor]

Paul has the perfect voice for presenting historical documentaries. He has a natural energy in his voice that pulls the listener in.

[efnissien]

This is a typical case of an archaeological dig... you always find major stuff in the last hour of the last day. We used to joke that there is a major omission in the Collins dictionary of archaeology (yes, it exists). It's the phrase that accompanies many major finds... 'Oh shit'.
And the word 'gold', yep. One night a mate of mine was staying in a caravan on site as 'ad hoc security' after whispers were heard that a guy had been asking about our excavation. Now my mate is quite beefy. So when he heard movement outside the portacabin he stepped out with a powerful spotlamp to find a guy creeping through the site, who when asked, said he 'was looking for butterflies' ...at 03;00 in the morning, with a metal detector, and an entrenching tool.

[Richardincancale]

Excellent! I know you're making these videos solo but the quality and fluidity of your editing is great!

[demosthenes]

Paul, your enthusiasm for our history is infectious and so well-told. Thanks you so much for your videos!

[polymath]

The Amesbury Archer - an everyday story of early country folk...

[mikebelshaw]

I think this guy should be given a TV programme, he is very professional in is ability to get a story and view point a cross. Very impressive channel indeed

[michaelwerner]

The Salisbury Museum has an excellent and detailed display of the Archer, his grave recreated and a narrative of his reconstructed life. Excellent video synopsis, and I did not know about the West Woods aspect until now. Thanks!

[chesterdays]

That was really good! I mean, they're all really good, but this was especially so. The Boscombe Archer would be great, one of these days. I tend to be more Romano-British, but nothing wrong with a bit of prehistory!

[intractablemaskvpmGy]

Stonehenge may have been more well known in the ancient world than we realize. And a skilled craftsman, perhaps attracted to the area by the up and coming neolithic Britons. Like Dubai attracting top-tier architects. And tin came from the island as well, which is crucial for bronze's manufacture. As a young teen I remember walking among the stones at Stonehenge in the early 80's, evidently something one can't do anymore

[christina]

Fantastic storytelling. Appreciate your insets of maps, data and real footage.
Is he now in a box in a warehouse? No longer wrapped in the gentle arms of earth. RIP ancestor.

[lordbungle]

Anyone else wonder if that's where the developers of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim got the idea from?
"I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee..."

[steveoshow]

Keep up the great work👌
Always thought myself that the AArcher was perhaps like a touring Rock Star of his day, known to many regions for his talents and the fact he was laid to rest with such wealth says much, remembering that he was from the Alpine region and perhaps not his first visit. I know this part of Wiltshire very well, and am sure it still hides many secrets waiting to be discovered.

[stephendavies]

Top quality historic storytelling once again. Appreciate the way you pull all the strands together and explain their relationships with other historical facts and places.

[tomlee]

Your videos are always so well researched and presented that they are a joy to watch. Thank you.

[SimnTrains]

Well presented! Amazes me that he travelled 6, 000 Miles on a bad leg to England.

[nickim]

It always amazes me how much and how far ancient peoples actually traveled.

[CraigJukes]

I lived in that Estate, amazing to see you there lol

[chrish]

A fascinating story well explained. Loved the contrast between the houses and the woods. Thank you

[Hairnicks]

What a lovely Sunday evening, a Martin Zero epic and then Paul, fascinating history as usual. Great stuff Paul.