Archeologists Uncover The Mystery Behind A 1500-Year-Old Monastery

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In this episode of Digging for Britain, Alice Roberts and a team of archeologists investigate Iona Abbey, a monastery in a remote part of Scotland which, according to legend, became an important pilgrimage site drawing Christians from all across Europe, but archeologists were yet to discover any concrete evidence of this, until now. They also take another look at the Roman fort Vindolanda, and find out more about what the Bronze Age was really like for everyday people. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. To get in touch please email [email protected]. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u