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About Extreme Archaeology: Ancient Roman Bridge Hidden By Sinking Mud

The team travels to the River Wye to investigate a strange formation that only appears at low tide. Conditions are a terrible combination of sucking mud and extreme tides. The team's goal is to confirm that the formation they can see is part of a bridge built by the Romans during their invasion of Cornwall. 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.

Extreme Archaeology: Ancient Roman Bridge Hidden By Sinking Mud is presented by Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 49 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

As a history documentary, Extreme Archaeology: Ancient Roman Bridge Hidden By Sinking Mud uses extreme, archaeology, ancient as its central frame. Historical documentaries interpret surviving evidence rather than simply replaying the past. Watch how archives, archaeology, expert interpretation and first-hand records are used, and note where uncertainty or competing explanations remain.

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Title
Extreme Archaeology: Ancient Roman Bridge Hidden By Sinking Mud
Category
History
Runtime
49 minutes
Language
English

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