Archeologists Uncover Britain's Ancient Anglo-Saxon Secrets

Dr Alice Roberts goes in search of our elusive Stone Age ancestors. Along the way, she visits the Channel Island of Jersey, where she meets a team of archaeologists hoping to shed new light on the much-maligned Neanderthals. She then embarks on a kayak survey of the coastline, looking for undiscovered sites hidden in the cliffs. At the Natural History Museum, Alice sees the dark side of our Ice Age ancestors' lives. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Dr. Alice Roberts explores excavations that provide a different perspective on the Vikings. She searches the Outer Hebrides and Orkney for early Viking settlements. The Viking chief's citadel offers insights into their way of life. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Professor Alice Roberts reveals the forgotten story of the Roman Empire's secret weapon in Britain: their cavalry. These fearsome horsemen were the key to defending Britain's most famous Roman monument fortification, Hadrian's Wall. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

In this episode of Digging For Britain; just five miles from Stonehenge, an early Bronze Age burial site was discovered, which was suspected to belong to the ancient civilisation of the Beaker people, who were often buried with distinctive artifacts such as their pottery. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The Book of Thoth is a legendary book of spells that some have called the ancient world's most important book. But is there any truth to this magical ancient Egyptian tome? Discover all this and the truth behind many more ancient mysteries from Perseus and the Minotaur to Helen of Troy's missing jewels. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!

In 1972, while digging a hill in Changsha, workers stumbled upon a tomb that would rewrite the history of death. Inside was Lady Dai (Xin Zhui), a woman who died 160 years before Christ, yet her skin was still soft, her limbs were flexible, and her veins still contained red blood. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.