Archeologists Discover A Roman Treasure Trove Beneath A Norman Church

Archaeologists in the United Kingdom have uncovered an astonishing layer of history beneath the ruins of an old Norman church in Stoke Mandeville. What began as a routine excavation for the HS2 rail line revealed a forgotten Anglo-Saxon tower and a Roman ditch containing priceless, life-sized stone busts and a flawless glass urn. From the pre-Roman mints of London to 8,000-year-old agricultural DNA trapped under the sea, this episode explores the violent transitions and buried treasures that shaped early 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].