Incredible Underwater Archeology And More Of Digging For Britain's Best Discoveries

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00:00:00 Iron Age Revealed 2,000 years ago, Iron Age Britain was on the very edge of the known world. From what we understand, it was a wild and inhospitable place and our Iron Age ancestors were primitive, warlike individuals who practiced barbaric customs. This understanding however, comes not from our ancestors themselves, but from those who came to conquer them - the Romans. Now, archeologists are challenging that view of Iron Age Britain. From Britain's best-preserved chariot burial to the underwater remains of a crannog, watch as archaeologists reveal the secrets of pre-Roman Britain. 00:58:43 Lost Stone Age Monument Britain has a rich and epic history. Every year, hundreds of archeologists dig, dive and sift to uncover some of the untold secrets of our small island. In this episode, join Alice Roberts and the Digging for Britain team as they explore the East of Britain and parts of France to find a lost Stone Age monument, a Roman burial site that defies explanation, and fascinating buried artifacts from World War I. 01:57:18 HMS Invincible In this episode, Alice Roberts joins archeologists in the West of Britain to hear about their discoveries. At Silchester, the team are investigating a monumental bath house, revealing how the Romans first stamped their mark on Britain. In Bath, construction work beneath the magnificent medieval abbey takes us on an incredible journey through the cities multi-layered hidden past. And a significant underwater excavation of the 18th-century HMS Invincible uncovers some of the best preserved items of maritime archeology. 02:55:50 Incredible Iron Age Discovery Archaeologists reveal remarkable discoveries across the UK. Unearthed treasures include a 2,500-year-old Iron Age village with well-preserved wooden artifacts, a lost WWII Spitfire with its pilot's story, and significant finds from an Anglo-Saxon cemetery. The episode delves into the excavation of Vindolanda's Roman site, uncovering personal items preserved in anaerobic soil. Additionally, a Neolithic tomb repurposed as a copper smith's workshop and the largest Georgian jail in England, New Bailey prison, provide further insights into Britain's rich and varied history. If you're a history fan who loves binge-watching, this is the channel for you! From the pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the Trenches of WW1, we'll be publishing the best history documentary series for you to sink your teeth into. Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and 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