Medieval Archaeologists Uncover A Massive Viking Hoard

Dr Alice Roberts tours the dig sites of northern Britain to see what new archeological finds can tell us about the earliest years of British history. These incredible finds include a grave for Iron Age warriors, a Viking treasure hoard and important clues to Scotland's first kingdoms.

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[joshschneider]

so outstanding to see Matt Williams continue on as a television archaeologist.

[oldmanronerickson]

Dr. ALICE, that was an incredible documentary. Thank you so much.

[lisaenglert]

Dr Worsley is by far my favorite historian of all time!

[tommywalker]

8:39 its hunting camouflage. A stag will let a buck hangout out side his perimeter and dosnt expect him to shoot him with a bow

[MetricMod]

I know she’s happily married and all, but I’ve had such a major crush on Prof Roberts for years. I love her brain and the way she articulates everything. Now, with that silliness out of the way, great video. Thanks for posting it.😊🙌🏾

[paulking]

Very diverse range of sites and periods of our past. Enjoyed that alot. Thanks

[emilioalcazar-suvi]

Archeology.. better than any film or serial..another awesome work..!!

[JTD]

This host is like a British 9. Well done

[SB-qmwg]

2014: We're digging up our history
2024: We're burying our history

[SuzanneCoe]

So interesting and fascinating too, 👍👍

[jonerlandson]

i think it as possible the antlers were worn when hunting rather than ceremonial...

[andrewriker]

Just absolutely, incredibly, awesomely, etc.... cool/fascinating!! I archeology, anthropology, and history. It sounds weird, but it's like a high. Sorry, I sound kinda geeky.

[bobhead]

My Ancestry is From the " Viking Period ", Fathers side was Danish, and my Mothers side was Norse / Irish .

[pattiwhite]

What would the population have been during that time period in the country? How did so many different peoples around the country be so well traveled way back in the day? It is pretty amazing how far they traveled. And really a small numbers of people in a group. UK seems so diverse of people from other countries moving and living there from the beginning.

[paulinewilson]

Professor Alice, what happens when an area destined to have houses built on it is found to have ancient relics in the ground? Is the housing excavation cancelled completely as the area is of historic importance?

[HannibalFan]

The possible use of the antlers found at Star Carr make me think of the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance. Could that possibly be descended from a similar shamanistic tradition? It's a long shot, I admit.

In the 1984 version of 'The Box of Delights', Glyn Baker wore a 'cap' of deer antlers in his role as Herne the Hunter.

[maudclaud]

That’s not a pendant - it’s a plectrum belonging to Stone Age Slash!

[davidkeller]

Favorite amp? Haven’t played a lot of tube amps. I loved the Super Reverb I played back in early 70s. Big contributed to my tinnitus, though. Recently bought a Mesa Fillmore 25, and I’m loving it. Great clean tone, and am finding some good tones on the drive channel. The master volumes let me play at home, too.

[tommywalker]

9:00 Star Carr is grandpas house. Its where the whole family gets together to party

[terrymorton]

Awesome time to be in.... tribal britain.