Archaeologists Uncover A Medieval Mass Grave | Digging For Britain | Unearthed History

Archaeologists provide insights into Roman sieges, medieval hospitals and Stone Age discoveries. At Burns Hill in Duma, evidence suggests a Roman siege occurred, challenging previous beliefs about Roman invasion tactics in Britain. Furthermore, we also talk about the exploration of a medieval hospital site in Lincolnshire, which offers new perspectives on healthcare in the 12th century.

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[margievm]

When I was younger, I wanted to be an archeologist which unfortunately never happened, so I find these videos so interesting. Thank you from Canada!

[evenitao]

You can be an archeologist at any age. I went to school in my 60s. You got my degree. You can do it at any time if history truly fascinates you

[graceygrumble]

I remember being in the USA and was asked what my three wishes would be, in a ’let’s get to know everyone scenario’. I was called upon first.
I opted for:
The ability to time-travel in absolute safety, personally and without messing with established timelines.
The ability to speak and write in any language that had ever, or ever would be, spoken and written.
The ability to become invisible when I wanted.

Other people opted for world peace, an end to hunger and a cure for all illnesses, which made me feel like a bit of a selfish shit.

Sadly, I realise that I am indeed ’a bit of a selfish shit’. My three wishes remain the same.
I mean, just imagine!

[peterkruse]

Prof Alice/gang, this is the greatest show ! I’m hooked

[nightlite]

I don't think we understand how devastating the dissolution of the monasteries must've been to the sick and the poor. When you see how important one monestary was to healthcare in that area, I think it must have been very difficult.

[gregedmand]

Wow! We tend to dismiss a sling as a child's toy or a weapon used as last resort by primitive people. But in the right hands, these slung lead bullets were bone breakers. Against an enemy not wearing any significant armour, they would be devastating. Perhaps they haven't been found in great numbers before, is because lead is so useful, easy to pickup and recycle.

[glendamears]

Professor Alice has an easy listening voice that makes the amazing programs easy to watch. Thankyou 😊❤❤❤

[davewilson]

When you consider that so many warring tribes and nations came here, it is no wonder we set out to colonise. Not saying we were right, but its in the DNA through most of Europe. Its just amazing.

[gerbrand]

Those whistling lead bullets remind me of Junkers Ju87 from WW2. These planes dived towards their target and made a terrifying sound.

[monicacallesarenales]

I watched these program first time in England this year and now I will watch the rest of this serie cause I love it ❤️

[dereks]

"Pots In Lochs." This is my new band name.

[polyoptika]

those stone balls are all carved as if they’re meant to be used as weights for fishing nets.

[carlacowling]

I think the whistling rocks are frickin TRACER BULLETS!!! If you've ever seen actual warfare with modern high powered ammunition, the enemy is targeted with tracer ammo. Today it's visible and lights up, but at that period it had to be based on sound!

[SilverDawnArrow]

With the deviant burial in Lincolnshire, it reminds me a lot of re-interred remains of people believed to be revenants. Tightly bound and face down to prevent them from rising again, and the decomposition evident in the legs could indicate re-burial.

[MrTorleon]

Another well produced episode including some of the many digs in progress, as of 2017 - if I heard that correctly !!!
Only one or two observations I would make. With Scottish lochs - I was slightly astonished that no thought was given ( apparently ) to the water level being substantially lower than today, which would make the building of the central mound a radically different proposition. I was also somewhat dissapointed to hear the words ' Anglo Saxon Invasion ' - an event which has been roundly discredited these days, through archeology and dna analysis, in favour of a more gradual movement of peoples from the continent.
Other than that pretty good - and Prof. Alice holds it all together with consummate ease :)

[girlnorthof]

I'm a member of Dig Ventures 😍 I haven't been on a dig... yet. (but I got the cool T-shirts)
Cheers to all you venturers out there. 👋Yukon, Canada

[cindytucker]

At 10:00 learning that Romans used the rocks making sound reminds me of the Aztec death whistle. Absolutely FASCINATING!!!!

[texastrina]

As a child, we read the story of David and Goliath, and the sones and slingshot sounded like like cute and fun. But to see it as a legitimate weapon is fantastic!

[sev-nutz]

If wearing earbuds, take them out before the ad it's 5x louder may cause hearing damage

[DianeBuchta]

I believe Time Team did a show about this island years ago. They were the first to tell us this little isle was man made.