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  • United Kingdom
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Real people, real history, real revelations ‘Adventure archaeology’ with amazing stories of lost treasure unearthed by ordinary people. Mark’s one man crusade gains momentum with quirky tales of the unexpected to reveal the rich hidden history all round us, making the past totally relevant, fresh and exciting to people of all ages. Everyday around Britain ordinary people are finding incredible artefacts in their gardens, in their villages, on walks both with and without metal detectors. Treasures are all around us if we just our eyes peeled and know what to look for.

8 episodes

Season Premiere

2x01 Episode 1

Season Premiere

2x01 Episode 1

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Antiquarian Mark Olly searches for the Viking heritage of the north-west of England, examining the story behind the biggest find in England, the Sutton Hoo ship burial, and the true tale of the champion wrestler giant from Widnes

2x02 Episode 2

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Archaeologist Mark Olly enlists the help of 250 school children to search for evidence of a sacred Bronze Age burial site in the village of Grappenhall in Cheshire. The exploration leads to a journey of discovery from the Wirral to Buxton in Derbyshire, to the site of a 2,000-year-old Druidic shrine

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