WHY ARE SO MANY ANCIENT ROMAN SKELETONS HEADLESS?

Cinemavixion Review

Professor Alice Roberts guides us through a captivating collection of recent archaeological discoveries, primarily from the east of Britain. The episode offers a unique, on-the-ground perspective, featuring footage captured directly by the excavating archaeologists. Key highlights include the unearthing of an ancient monument in Suffolk, contemporary with Stonehenge, and a journey to a World War I battlefield in France to examine an early and significant tank engagement. The program also delves into intriguing Roman burial practices in Suffolk, revealing disturbing customs. Additionally, a fortunate metal detectorist uncovers a coin hoard shedding light on the impact of the English Civil War on commoners. Archaeologist Raksha Dave provides a behind-the-scenes look at an archaeological lab in Brighton and investigates the history of a lost medieval village.