Must Farm, Roman Settlements And More Of Digging For Britain's Greatest Ancient Finds

00:00 Britain's Pompeii

Archaeologists excavate Must Farm in Cambridge, described as the "Pompeii of the Bronze Age," providing insights into prehistoric life over 3,000 years ago. ‌‌Discovered on the edge of a quarry near Peterborough in 1999, the impeccably preserved settlement appears to have been abandoned and burned down very suddenly around 900 BC. Ancient causeways and metalwork, including swords and spears, suggest a thriving industry and possible ritual offerings.

50:45 Mass Anglo-Saxon Grave

From Anglo-Saxon warriors to Roman masterpieces, witness the excavation of ancient sites across the UK. Explore Bronze Age burials, Roman settlements, and even evidence of peaceful coexistence. With Professor Alice Roberts and her team of archaeologists at the forefront, delve into the mysteries of history, revealing untold stories and remarkable artifacts.

01:42:10 Neolithic Sites

In this episode of Digging For Britain, Professor Alice Roberts is at the National Museum of Scotland to unravel the mysteries behind Britain's past. Venture to Orkney, where the Ness of Brodgar emerges as a pivotal Neolithic site, shedding light on ancient rituals and trade routes. Discover the remnants of a sacred temple complex and delve into the significance of broken artifacts, hinting at ceremonial practices. From Roman forts to Viking boat burials, witness the captivating tales unearthed by dedicated archaeologists.

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[cortrichards]

This is such a great show. I have watched these over and over in some cases and I always learn something new, each time. I love these hours long presentations the most, and hope there are many more to come. Professor Alice Roberts is such an excellent narrator, and so is Matt Williams. It has been really cool watching both of them go from working on Time Team, to being the narrators of Digging for Britain. As I am an American citizen, with English, Scottish and Welsh ancestry, this has been such a great way to learn about where my own ancestors came from, and what their lives must have been like.

[annfahy]

Fascinating finds, so much interesting finds. Loving the history

[nickharmer]

Many thanks for this fantastic channel.! 👍

[emilioalcazar-suvi]

Like all the serie..just awesome..to love archeology

[theskyehiker]

Those who win the war, write the history. Never trust the words of a conqueror.

[AndrewC.McPherson-xfzw]

Fish 'a plenty back then before the woods were cut down and the riverbeds silted up.

[nickjohnson]

53:40
I've heard of being badgered into finishing a job swiftly but that is a whole new level.

[RamBeloeZlato]

And quote "beaches fortified arounded me instead, an additional bonus"

[AndrewC.McPherson-xfzw]

Betcha The Thames was a good salmon river at one time before the sewer and industrial waste took over.

[kevincorbin]

The fact that the sites were not plundered would speak to an affluent community

[grahamholton]

I have been to Peru and Bolivia and seen the Uros Indians still living amongst the reeds in Lake Titicaca

[AndrewC.McPherson-xfzw]

Rather find that axe than gold. Most rare of rare.

[ariameg]

58:48 I hope to see more veterans catching the archeology bug because of this.

[LynneSheridan-vecm]

Someone may have already asked this, where the burials surrounding the 'matriarch grave" biologically related to those women, were they direct descendants or more distant descendants. Maybe this info is yet to found.

[gerardhogan]

Greetings from Aus ytralia. Yes the elegant and beautiful Alice is here again, thank goodness

[gerardhogan]

Greetings from Australia. Yes the elegant, repectful and bloody beautiful Alice is here again, thank goodness for British ladies

[HenryHaven-cq]

Water folk / fishermen are well fed and strong due to the nature of their living . Fishermen will fight over their resources, just like they do to this day !

[jacobkuykendall]

I still can't understand why it is the god fearing folk STILL can't except that pagans were around thousands of years before you. Why o why are so many Christians so self important? Isn't it a sin of hubris committed by a human? So how is it OK to belittle and persecute us pagans?

[magster]

Kings and wars, wars and kings. The history of men.

[AndrewC.McPherson-xfzw]

Go out and look, then discuss in pub.