Digging for Britain (2010)

S1E3 Anglo-Saxons

The Anglo-Saxons reshaped our territories and marked the beginning of the Dark Ages. Yet, were they merely savages? Dr. Alice Roberts embarks on an archaeological exploration throughout the year, uncovering significant locations that shed light on this enigmatic era. Her journey takes her to Bamburgh, Northumbria's royal stronghold, where she discovers that the skeletons unearthed reveal stories of both brutality and compassion.