4 Hours Of Facts About Our Ancient Ancestors

Across Britain, ground-breaking forensic science, isotope analysis, and DNA testing are re-examining historic excavations to completely overturn what we thought we knew about ancient history. From 4th-century Roman London and mysterious Neolithic tombs in Orkney, to disabled Iron Age individuals and pristine Anglo-Saxon warrior graves, host Julian Richards revisits iconic archaeological digs. Discover how cutting-edge technology is solving centuries-old mysteries, revealing trade networks, personal beliefs, and the true genetic origins of the people who shaped ancient Britain. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we'll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer. Subscribe now so you don't miss out! 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Chronicle is part of the History Hit Network. To get in touch please email [email protected].