450 AD: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion Of Dark Age Britannia

Archaeologists explore the transition from Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxon period. The episode highlights key archaeological sites, including Anglo-Saxon graves in Dorchester and Northumbria, which reveal a blending of Roman and Germanic cultures. It also examines rare artefacts that shed light on the lives of ordinary people, as well as high-status individuals like warriors and royalty. The episode emphasizes the challenges of uncovering physical evidence from the so-called Dark Ages and the importance of these discoveries in understanding Britain's past.

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