Digging for Britain (2010)

Episode Overview

Alice uncovers a collection of intact Roman writing tablets, swords, and household artifacts at Vindolanda, dating back to a period of turmoil in Britain. Meanwhile, on the Scottish island of Iona, remnants of an ancient monastery and pilgrimage site established by the famed saint Columba emerge, often likened to Jerusalem for its significance. In eastern Scotland, archaeologists stumble upon a cache of weapons that once belonged to an affluent warrior from the Bronze Age, shedding light on the region's rich history.