Archaeologists in the West of England unearth an Anglo-Saxon mass war grave. We also investigate Britain's earliest leprosy hospital, offering new insights into medieval medical care. With a detailed analysis of Roman artefacts and skeletal remains, we shed light on Roman military practices and their impact on local populations. These findings challenge previous views on the societal exclusion of leprosy sufferers and enhance our understanding of historical coexistence and conflicts.

00:00 Intro

02:35 Barrow Clump Bronze Age Burial
Investigation of a Bronze Age burial site at Barrow Clump, Salisbury Plain, reveals ancient burial urns and bones.

07:27 Operation Nightingale

09:20 Anglo-Saxon Cemetery & Sword
Discovery of Anglo-Saxon warrior graves, including well-preserved skeletons and artifacts such as swords and shields.

18:22 Roman Invasion Massacre
Detailed analysis of skeletal remains dating to 43 AD shed light on Roman military brutality.

21:32 The Dorset Iron Age Site

31:46 The Lost Roman Masterpiece

37:52 Leprosy Hospital


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