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About The Mystery Of Ancient London's First Bridge | Time Team

Time Team are on the clock (even more than usual). They're investigating whether or not some stumps in the Thames riverbed are actually London's earliest bridge. But can they solve the mystery before the river reclaims this priceless piece of archeology. 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 Mystery Of Ancient London's First Bridge | Time Team 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.

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The Mystery Of Ancient London's First Bridge | Time Team
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History
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49 minutes
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English

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