Archeologists Unearth Massive Medieval Plague Pit | Digging For Britain

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

I've just finished reading Michael Wood's In Search of the Dark Ages, and seeing physical evidence from the Anglo Saxon period digs really brings things to life. The Roman stuff does, of course, continue to fascinate.

[@neilfleming2787]

WOW, someone else who's read that book, I bought it when it came out new (1981), a year or so after the TV series on the BBC. It was my inspiration to follow archaeology and in fact I did my first dig the first year after the series was on. The TV series is on DVD (haven't got a copy myself) but it was amazing to hear some speaking 'anglo-saxon' english

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

@@neilfleming2787 The new edition gives us a much more up-to-date view of this period. It is fascinating.

[@RsBamf]

Always love the documentaries and knowledge you share!!

[@jessiewhitman8688]

And those sling balls were basically nothing to them.. and to us, they are history. It’s truly amazing.

[@llchapman1234]

I watch a Thames mudlarking channel where mostly clay pipes are found; this was a common disposable item, like a cigarette butt.

[@getin3949]

I'd say they were a bit more than nothing as you said. They were ammunition to defeat their enemy which is much more than mere nothing.

[@MarisaPaola-um5yb]

abbey/hospital..amazing.🇦🇺🐨

[@Di...747]

I would love to see facial reconstruction of some of these remains.

[@nnonotnow]

This documentary, "Digging for Britain," delves into the fascinating world of archaeology in the United Kingdom. It follows archaeologists as they uncover hidden secrets from the past, shedding light on the lives of our ancestors. From the Roman conquest to the medieval period, the series explores a range of historical periods and sites. Key Discoveries and Insights: * Roman Siege Warfare: The discovery of a massive cache of Roman sling bullets at Burnsworth Fort reveals the brutal tactics used by the Roman army to conquer Britain. * Medieval Life and Death: The excavation of a medieval cemetery at Thornton Abbey provides insights into the lives of ordinary people during a time of great upheaval. * Anglo-Saxon Monastery: The discovery of a lost Anglo-Saxon monastery at Little Colton sheds light on the early history of England. * Stone Age Technology: The series explores the advanced Stone Age technology used by our ancestors in Scotland. Through these discoveries, the documentary offers a glimpse into the rich and complex history of Britain, challenging our understanding of the past and inspiring future generations of archaeologists.

[@gonefishing167]

Really interesting, thank you so much 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@justinremple7986]

Yea!!

[@msheart2]

Plague sure.

[@neilfleming2787]

hmmm, seems this is a report from another channel as I've seen this exact one on KZbin before

[@BeppyTurnip]

Northern Tribes were bad ass

[@xtr1092]

11;27 in is it just me cos im not seeing pink dots purple i see

[@shonamcwilliam2842]

Yep purple

[@codynicholas2275]

Seriously why do you post the same episodes over and over again with different titles? I don’t know why I even click on them anymore knowing everything this channel posts has been posted many times before. They are just in it for the advertisement money.

[@lisagerman2111]

Great show, and educational. But seems like a lot of archeology involves speculation re interpretation of found items :)

[@davidwood351]

Very true. Modern humans do not have the same life experiences as ancient people, which influenced their behavior and thought processes. We cannot see through their eyes.

[@themysteriousone]

Of course it is,we weren't there,so it's all up to interpretation of the finds,100 yrs from now,someone might discover that they got it all wrong

[@catofthecastle1681]

They are very educated guesses based on years of knowledge and experience.

[@LitLitterbox]

Yes, that is called hypothesis.

[@magsrankin6166]

Archaeology is not an exact science, as such. It does, necessarily, involve informed interpretation.

[@ramthian]

👏👏👏

[@JamesJackson-d9w]

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[@StPauli57Ghetto]

Please do a Video about the rich History of Nepal

[@robjus1601]

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