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The First Anglo-Saxons
Episode 4 of 4
Julian Richards returns to the excavation of two early Anglo-Saxon cemeteries to explore the mystery of the Anglo-Saxon invasions that began after the fall of the Roman Empire. In particular, the rich burial of a warrior and his horse offers up fresh clues to some of the very first pioneers.
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Wed 9 Oct 201922:30
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Saxon warrior
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Buried with a horse
Duration: 00:57
BBC Four Archaeology Season
This programme is part of a BBC Four season exploring our fascination with uncovering the past.
Find out more about the other programmes in the season...
Find out more about the other programmes in the season...
- Archaeology: A Secret History
Dr Richard Miles seeks out ancient treasures and explores our relationship with the past.
- The Flying Archaeologist
Ben Robinson conducts aerial surveys of ancient sites to reveal new evidence of lost civilisations.
- Nelson’s Caribbean Hell-hole: An Eighteenth Century Navy Graveyard Uncovered
Human bones found in Antigua trigger an investigation into a dark chapter of Britain's imperial past. - The Archaeology at the BBC Collection - Robin Lane Fox explores the BBC's first ventures into archaeology programming.
- The Somme: Secret Tunnel Wars
Peter Barton investigates the military mining that played a big part in the tactics of both sides during WWI.
Find out more
There are lots of features, articles and quizzes covering archaeology and the treasures that have been uncovered in BBC History’s Archaeology section.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Julian Richards |
| Series Producer | Cameron Balbirnie |
| Executive Producer | Dominic Crossley-Holland |
Broadcasts
- Wed 22 May 201320:00
- Thu 23 May 201301:45
- Tue 10 Sep 201323:00
- Sat 23 Nov 201320:00
- Sun 24 Nov 201302:40
- Thu 28 Nov 201300:00
- Tue 28 Jan 201420:00
- Wed 29 Jan 201402:00
- Thu 30 Jan 201422:30
- Sat 23 Jan 201619:00
- Wed 27 Jan 201601:00
- Wed 21 Feb 201800:00
- Wed 9 Oct 201922:30
Meet the Ancestors: Ten years on...
"After years of patient investigation, the real stories start to emerge."
