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201430 Min.Beendet

Secrets from the Sky

Sender:ITV1

Vorherige Episode

S01E06 - "Antonine Wall"

Ausgestrahlt am Nov 21, 2014, 8:00 PM

Nächste Episode

Serie beendet

Beschreibung

The country's most historic landmarks and glorious landscapes are explored from a bird's eye view in Secrets from the Sky.Britain's landscape is dotted with historical monuments such as Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, Stonehenge, Maiden Castle, Sutton Hoo, The Antonine Wall and Old Sarum in Wiltshire. The series investigates these monuments, revealing a new insight into our nation's story and showing Britain's stunning landscapes through fantastic aerial views.By looking down on these sites from above, the clues on the ground can be linked together to uncover the full story locked in the landscape. The lumps and bumps in the ground can take on a different meaning when viewed from above.

Details

Status
Beendet
Sprache
English
Laufzeit
30 min
Erstausstrahlung
October 17, 2014
Beendet
November 21, 2014
Sendeplan
Friday um 20:00

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Episoden (1 Staffel · 6 Episoden)

Tintagel Castle

In the first programme, Bettany and Ben explore Tintagel Castle and consider the archaeological evidence that it was once the home of the legendary King Arthur. They set out to investigate whether there is any truth in the myth and discover that the site was once linked to the richest trade networks in the world. They also learn that some ancient graffiti could reveal how the legend of Arthur began.

Oct 17, 2014

30 Min.

Old Sarum

In episode two, we visit Old Sarum in Wiltshire, formerly one of the most important cities in Britain. It is the site where Saxon kings produced their money, William the Conqueror flaunted his victory over King Harold and the Domesday Book was created.

Oct 24, 2014

30 Min.

Stonehenge

In episode three, we explore the mysteries of Stonehenge, the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain and an icon across the world.

Oct 31, 2014

30 Min.

Maiden Castle

In episode four, we explore the mysteries of Maiden Castle, a giant fort carved out of a Dorset hill during the iron age, over 2000 years ago.

Nov 7, 2014

30 Min.

Sutton Hoo

In episode five, we explore Sutton Hoo, the burial ground of several powerful Ango-Saxon kings of East Anglia.The quiet unassuming field in Suffolk is on headland overlooking the River Deben in East Anglia and it is the home of a spectacular royal cemetery, the significance of which remained undiscovered for over 1300 years.

Nov 14, 2014

30 Min.

Antonine Wall

For the final episode in the series, we explore the relatively unknown yet monumental Antonine Wall in Scotland.

Nov 21, 2014

30 Min.

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