The Flying Archaeologist
BBC4, Mon 29th Apr 8:30pm - 9pm
Repeat: BBC4 Tomorrow 2am
The invention of manned flight gave archaeologists a brand-new tool in their armoury: a fresh perspective on the effects of human activity on the landscape. In this four-part series, Ben Robinson takes to the skies over some of Britain’s most familiar areas to reveal new clues to our ancient and more recent past.
In this first episode, he explores Wiltshire, the very heartland of ancient British history. Aerial photography is helping archaeologists make surprising discoveries about the landmarks that dot the landscape there – some invisible from the ground, others, like Stonehenge, rather more obvious.
1/4. Ben Robinson flies over Wiltshire to uncover new discoveries in the Stone Age landscape of Stonehenge. Sites found from the air have led to exciting new evidence, which help to explain why the monument is where it is and reveal how long ago it was occupied by people.
PresenterBen RobinsonCrew
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